Hitler Pond - How Germans Became Americas Largest Ethnic Group
Yes, there’s a real place in Ohio called Hitler Pond — and no, it’s not what you think.
On today's episode, we dive deep into the strange but true story of the Ohio Hitlers — a German-American pioneer family with zero connection to the Nazis — and how World War I triggered one of the ugliest backlashes against immigrants in U.S. history.
From lynchings in the name of “patriotism” to German language bans and Beethoven getting canceled, we explore the dark side of American nativism and what it reveals about identity, propaganda, and assimilation. We even trace how these events may have influenced Adolf Hitler’s obsession with race, immigration, and “living space.”
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Could Israel really strike Pakistan’s nuclear program?
In this episode, we explore one of the wildest what-if scenarios in modern geopolitics: a potential Israeli preemptive attack on Pakistan’s nuclear facilities. We dig into what such an operation would require, why it’s almost certainly a fantasy, and what the fallout could look like if it ever happened.
We also unpack Israel’s past preemptive strikes on Iraq (1981) and Syria (2007), the logic of nuclear deterrence, covert sabotage efforts, Indo-Israeli security ties, and why this bizarre scenario keeps popping up in strategic circles.
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Assassination of Shinzo Abe
Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated in broad daylight with a homemade shotgun. But the real story? It wasn’t political extremism. It was personal.
In this episode, we break down how Japan’s most influential modern leader was killed by a man with a vendetta against a powerful religious group—the Unification Church. We explore Japan’s eerie history of political assassinations, the cult's strange ties to government, and how loneliness and disillusionment are reshaping modern societies.
This is the wildest story you've never heard—all 100% true.
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Iran & Israel - What's Next?
In this episode of Bro History, Jose Nino joins us to chat about the precarious state of Middle East geopolitics. We discuss the Israeli and US decapitation strategy towards Iran, the ensuing missile exchanges, and the surprising ceasefire.
Also, we take on the Trump administration's approach, the potential repercussions on Israel's political landscape, and the broader implications for US military and foreign policy.
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Iran-Israel War with Joseph Solis-Mullen
On today's episode, our friend Joseph Solis-Mullen joins us to discuss the ongoing war between Israel and Iran. Joe makes the case that a nuclear armed Iran could be better for the US than you might think. From there, we cover way too much to put in a description, so have a listen and find out for yourself.
Joe's recent article: https://libertarianinstitute.org/articles/a-nuclear-iran-isnt-americas-problem/
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Bro History delivers an unapologetic and humorous take on history, geopolitics, and international news. Every week you will receive multiple hours of foreign policy & history-themed content that is thought-provoking, politically incorrect and educational. Bro History covers topics ranging from WW1, to the Russian Revolution, to modern geopolitics.
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