Current event: Last week the republicans opposed a budget proposal that almost led to a government shutdown. That made us think about the history of the Republican party. How did they evolve into the party they are today?

History: Heddy and Professor Doron Ben-Atar discuss the historical evolution of the Republican Party. They explore the party's origins, its transformation through significant events like the Civil War and the New Deal, and how these changes reflect broader societal shifts.

Life advice: The discussion also delves into personal growth and the human tendency to compare oneself to others, emphasizing the importance of recognizing one's unique journey and the value of gratitude.

Link to Doron Ben-Atar's book written with his mother "What Time and Sadness Spared: Mother and Son confront the Holocaust"

Chapters

00:00 Intros & Experiencing War (A Personal Account)

02:50 The Republican Party born from the Mexican American War

05:32 The Kansas-Nebraska Act and Its Implications

06:51 The Rise of the Republican Party

09:19 Republican Ideology: From Anti-Slavery to Individual Rights

12:15 The Civil War and Reconstruction Era

14:16 The Shift in Republican Identity Post-Reconstruction

16:42 The Progressive Era and Republican Reforms

19:08 The New Deal and Its Impact on Republican Ideology

24:28 Navigating Life Comparisons

Keywords

Republican Party, history, evolution, civil war, life advice, personal growth, political ideology, comparison, self-worth, family dynamics, Fordham University, Fordham, Professor, American History, Israel, Current events, Government Shutdown, News, Kansas-Nebraska Act, Slavery, Reconstruction, New Deal, Boomer, Millenial, Stop comparing myself, Life advice, Personal advice, Fatherly advice, Jealous,