History Grab Bag 5.5

History Grab Bag 5.5

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In this History Grab Bag, Joanne, Ed, Brian and Nathan discuss the history behind items in this week’s news. They’ll discuss why the Civil War and its monuments remain so divisive, consider the varied paths of ex-Presidents, and talk about this week’s Supreme Court decision that says cities can sue big banks over predatory lending.