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Lesson 37: What If The Great Depression Ended Christmas In America

The Great Depression began with the stock market crash of 1929 and was made worse by the 1930s Dust Bowl. President Franklin D. Roosevelt responded to the economic calamity with programs known as the New Deal.  What if the Great Depression also ended Christmas as we know it in America?  No  trees, no lights, no gift.....just another day in December. Does another day take the place of this gift giving day?  Listen today to find out!

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Lesson 36: What If Star Wars Flopped in 1977

The original Star Wars, created by George Lucas, became a worldwide pop-culture phenomenon. The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions and themed areas, comprising an all-encompassing fictional universe. The franchise holds a Guinness World Records title for the "Most successful film merchandising franchise." But what if that 1977 movie flopped? How would that impact stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher? What about George Lucas? Let's not forget about Hollywood.....this week, PUG and the Dr. are joined by Mary Nguyen and Adam Macias of In A World Podcast to discuss this what if

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Lesson 32: What If America and Germany Were Allies During World War II

World War II  was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. The vast majority of the world's countries, including all the great powers, eventually formed two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis.  A state of total war emerged, directly involving more than 100 million people from more than 30 countries.  It included massacres, the genocide of the Holocaust, strategic bombing, premeditated death from starvation and disease, and the only use of nuclear weapons in war.  In the end, the allies won.....but WHAT IF America were allies with Germany once the war started?  How would it end?  How would win?  Why is America and Nazi Germany allies in the parallel world?  Download today to find out!

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Lesson 31: What If There Was a Coup d'état in America during the 60s & 70s

"The Sixties", as they are known in both scholarship and popular culture, is a term used by historians, journalists, and other objective academics; in some cases nostalgically to describe the counterculture and revolution in social norms about clothing, music, drugs, dress, sexuality, formalities, and schooling; and in others pejoratively to denounce the decade as one of irresponsible excess, flamboyance, and decay of social order. What if it was all part of the plan? What if there was a coup during that time to overthrow the American government? This week The Doctor and PUG explores this parallel timeline.

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Lesson 30: What If GM Never Stopped The Production of The EV1

The General Motors EV1 was an electric car produced and leased by General Motors from 1996 to 1999. It was the first mass-produced and purpose-designed electric vehicle of the modern era from a major automaker, the first GM car designed to be an electric vehicle. The EV1 program was subsequently discontinued in 2002, and all cars on the road were repossessed, which bring up….What If GM never discontinued the EV1? We are joined by Benjamin Hunting from the Unnamed Automotive Podcast to discuss with PUG.

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Lesson 29: What If We Had A Chat With 3 Witches - Part 1

This week we are joined Hilary Whitmore, Kanani Soleil, and Courtney Weber. All three practice witchcraft as well as host a podcast called That Witch Life. During part 1, we take a deep dive into modern-day witchcraft and discuss some of the misinformation about it as well as dreams and death. Part 2, discussing the What If, will be released on their podcast at a later date where we discuss the Salem Witch Trails and what if they captured real witches.

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Lesson 28: What If Len Bias Never Died

In today’s episode, History’s What If hosts the Doctor and the Professor welcome special guest Nick Gelso from CLNS Media to the studio to discuss this new timeline with the help of our “6th Man” PUG. Listen as we discuss Len’s potential and impact in the NBA. Ask yourselves these questions, do Michael Jordan and the Bulls become the dominant dynasty and one of the most storied teams in all sport’s history? Or do the Boston Celtics and Len Bias change that? What impact does 2 “generational” talents going head-to-head in their primes have on the league and the game worldwide? Listen in as we discuss all this and more on another episode of History’s What If...

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Lesson 27: What If Castro Lost The Cuban Revolution

What If Castro Lost The Cuban Revolution? How would Cuba look today? Would Russia still be a threat in the Caribbean? This week, the Doctor, Professor, and PUG discuss with special guest Jorge DeMoya of 90 Miles Media production company.

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