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History for Cocktail Parties
by Thornton Kennedy and James M. Ottley
Welcome to History for Cocktail Parties, the podcast where two Atlanta natives bring American history to life one compelling story and one good drink at a time. Whether you’re sipping bourbon, coffee or sweet tea, join us as we dive into the people, moments and movements that shaped the nation. With a mix of sharp insights, lively debate and a dash of southern charm, we make history as engaging as your favorite pour. So pull up a chair, raise a glass and let’s talk history.
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The Quest to Connect Two Oceans: The Panama Canal, Episode 5
In this episode of History for Cocktail Parties, hosts James Ottley and Thornton Kennedy unravel the astonishing story of the Panama Revolution — the chain of unlikely, cinematic events that allowed Panama to break free from Colombia and pave the way for the canal. From a revolutionary who won just enough at the gambling table to fund his mission to New York, to a railroad superintendent who cleverly stranded 500 Colombian sharpshooters without their general, every detail had to align perfectly — and somehow, every one did. With coded messages, political intrigue, and bold gambles, the revolution that created Panama is as gripping as any thriller, and a page-turner in its own right.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to History for Cocktail Parties, the podcast where two Atlanta natives bring American history to life one compelling story and one good drink at a time. Whether you’re sipping bourbon, coffee or sweet tea, join us as we dive into the people, moments and movements that shaped the nation. With a mix of sharp insights, lively debate and a dash of southern charm, we make history as engaging as your favorite pour. So pull up a chair, raise a glass and let’s talk history.
HOSTED BY
Thornton Kennedy and James M. Ottley
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Welcome to History for Cocktail Parties, the podcast where two Atlanta natives bring American history to life one compelling story and one good drink at a time. Whether you’re sipping bourbon, coffee or sweet tea, join us as we dive into the people, moments and movements that shaped the nation....
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