The Man Who Saved Kyoto?
Who knows? Not me. Why wasn't Kyoto destroyed by an atomic bomb during World War II? Rumor has it, the Secretary of War at the time, Henry Stimson, had fallen in love with the city during his honeymoo...
29 Jul 40min
Did Amelia Earhart survive her disappearance? (Part 2)
In Part 2 of our Amelia Earhart series, Bob examines one of the most controversial and fascinating theories surrounding aviation's greatest mystery. Last week, former Smithsonian curator Dorothy Cochr...
22 Jul 17min
What Happened to Amelia Earhart? Inside the World's Greatest Aviation Mystery (Part 1)
Are we close to finding out what happened to Amelia Earhart? Some experts say "yes!" Nearly 90 years after her disappearance, researchers believe they are are getting closer to solving one of the wor...
15 Jul 33min
Do Americans Have a Right to Know the President's Health?
How much should Americans know about the health of their president? From secret illnesses and hidden disabilities to modern debates over transparency, the health of the commander in chief has long bee...
8 Jul 45min
Did Jim Morrison's Dad Start the Vietnam War?
People are strange. But Jim Morrison is no stranger to conspiracy theories. And we've got a juicy one! Well, we're in the history business (not the conspiracy business). So, this episode is all about...
1 Jul 46min
Who Invented School? The Surprising History of Education in America
Did Americans always send their children to public school? Not even close. In this episode of American History Hotline, Bob calls up historian and author Dixie Dillon Lane to explore the surprising hi...
24 Jun 47min
Was Abortion Always Controversial? From the Pilgrims to Dobbs v. Jackson
For decades, abortion has been one of the most divisive issues in American politics. But was it always that way? Bob calls up Georgetown Law Professor Dr. Michele Goodwin to learn about the surprising...
17 Jun 41min
Why Is Congress So Old? And How Can We Change This?
The average age of a U.S. Representative is in the 50s. In the Senate, it's in the 60s. Many Congressional members are also white and wealthy. And this is not representative of the country as a whole....
10 Jun 39min
