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David Plotz’s Tour of D.C.’s Civil War Forts and Fortifications

David Plotz’s Tour of D.C.’s Civil War Forts and Fortifications

FromSleeping with Celebrities


David Plotz’s Tour of D.C.’s Civil War Forts and Fortifications

FromSleeping with Celebrities

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Length:
55 minutes
Released:
Jul 3, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Look, we’ll admit right now that this week’s episode is interesting. We’ll stipulate that. David Plotz, CEO of CityCast.fm and longtime contributor to Slate’s Political Gabfest is fascinated by the measures taken around the nation’s capital to prevent a Confederate invasion that could tilt the balance of the war. He details all the forts that were constructed - many out of earthen materials - around the perimeter of the city and you will end up being fascinated as well. But shhh, don’t worry, because while it’s very interesting, it is not exciting. We know who wins the war. So you can get lost in the minutiae of these measures and drift off to sleep, far from the cannons’ blast.Subscribe and listen to your local CityCast (or the CityCast of other cities) by visiting CityCast.fm.Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you’d like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber?Email us at:  sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org.Follow the Show on:Instagram @sleepwcelebsTwitter @SleepWithCelebsTikTok @SleepWithCelebsJohn is on Twitter @johnmoe.John’s acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback.Join | Maximum FunIf you like one or more shows on MaxFun, and you value independent artists being able to do their thing, you’re the perfect person to become a MaxFun monthly member.
Released:
Jul 3, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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