Deep Dive: The Axis of Evil Speech, the Legacy of Oprah Winfrey, and Hawaii's Last Queen - January 29, 2026

This episode explores the transformative power of rhetoric in the War on Terror, the historic ascension of Hawaii's last monarch, and celebrates the birthdays of Oprah Winfrey, William McKinley, and Anton Chekhov.

On this episode of Deep Dive, we explore the major shifts in global rhetoric and royal lineage that occurred on January 29.

  • 📜 The Axis of Evil: A look back at George W. Bush's 2002 State of the Union address and its impact on the War on Terror.
  • 👑 Hawaii's Last Queen: The ascension of Liliʻuokalani in 1891 and her fight for her kingdom's sovereignty.
  • 🎂 Media Mogul: Celebrating the birthday of Oprah Winfrey and her transition from talk show host to global icon.
  • 🏛️ Presidential History: Reflecting on the life of William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States.
  • 📚 Literary Legend: The enduring influence of Russian author and physician Anton Chekhov.

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  • (00:00) - Hawaii's Last Monarch
  • (01:12) - The Axis of Evil Speech
  • (02:39) - A Day of Birthdays: McKinley and Chekhov
  • (04:06) - The Impact of Oprah Winfrey
Deep Dive: The Axis of Evil Speech, the Legacy of Oprah Winfrey, and Hawaii's Last Queen - January 29, 2026
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