Chapter
The Kid and the Biblical Parable
02:51 - 07:09 (04:17)
A story is told about a kid who wants to keep his plan a secret from some heathens, so he tells them a biblical parable that gives away the plan to anyone who is familiar with the Bible. The church supports the union that some of the guys are organizing, leading to excitement among the audience and a proud moment for the kid's mother, who is in attendance.
Clips
The industrial north gained more power than the federal government and corporations began to rule after Rutherford B. Hayes took over in 1877, specializing in steel, coal, and oil.
02:51 - 03:26 (00:35)
Summary
The industrial north gained more power than the federal government and corporations began to rule after Rutherford B. Hayes took over in 1877, specializing in steel, coal, and oil. The rise of these corporations led to the production of heavy machinery while horses became 10-feet wide.
ChapterThe Kid and the Biblical Parable
EpisodeThe Presidents - Part Two (feat. Louis C.K.)
PodcastMatt and Shane's Secret Podcast
The Penn Railroad cut employee pays by 20% leading to strikes and federal troops being sent in to put down the unrest and side with corporations, which resulted in violence and casualties.
03:26 - 04:19 (00:52)
Summary
The Penn Railroad cut employee pays by 20% leading to strikes and federal troops being sent in to put down the unrest and side with corporations, which resulted in violence and casualties.
ChapterThe Kid and the Biblical Parable
EpisodeThe Presidents - Part Two (feat. Louis C.K.)
PodcastMatt and Shane's Secret Podcast
The discussion revolves around the movie 'Matewan' by John Sayles.
04:19 - 05:11 (00:52)
Summary
The discussion revolves around the movie 'Matewan' by John Sayles. Meyer Lansky is brought up and there is a conversation about the Jews involvement in the black socks scandal and whether Hitler's anger towards the Jews was triggered by that event.
ChapterThe Kid and the Biblical Parable
EpisodeThe Presidents - Part Two (feat. Louis C.K.)
PodcastMatt and Shane's Secret Podcast
A child preacher tells a biblical parable that reveals the details of a secret plan to some but not to others.
05:11 - 07:09 (01:58)
Summary
A child preacher tells a biblical parable that reveals the details of a secret plan to some but not to others. It was common in rural places for a touched child to be a preacher and the church was in on the union as they wanted to help.