Cold War | John F. Kennedy: The Price of Ambition Part 1
John F. Kennedy entered office amid great expectations and high ambitions. But his idealism would soon crash into the realities of the Cold War. This episode examines the complex situations JFK encoun...
17 Nov 20201h 10min
The World According to Vladimir Putin with Brian Taylor
Vladimir Putin remains one of the world’s most enigmatic leaders, but Professor Brian Taylor has spent years studying what makes the Russian president tick. In this episode, Dr. Taylor discusses his b...
3 Nov 202048min
Abraham Lincoln: The Master of Fake News with Elizabeth Mitchell
They called him Honest Abe, but according to author Elizabeth Mitchell, Abraham Lincoln wasn't always honest. In fact, few presidents have more effectively manipulated the media. In this episode, Ms. ...
30 Okt 202036min
Confirming Supreme Court Justices In An Election Year with David Greenberg
GOP senators are moving to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. In light of their 2016 refusal to give Merrick Garland a hearing, is this historically sound or hy...
26 Okt 202039min
The Blueprint: Washington’s Farewell Address and His Advice for Every American [Preview]
In 1796, George Washington decided to retire after decades of public service, but he was worried for his nation’s future. This episode explores his Farewell Address, which he hoped would guide America...
20 Okt 202019min
What Happens if the President is Incapacitated?
President Trump’s COVID diagnosis raises questions about what happens when the president is incapacitated. Jane Hampton Cook and our host Richard Lim discuss what history has to say about presidential...
7 Okt 202041min
The History of Presidential Elections with Jarrett Stepman
In the middle of a heated presidential election, historian Jarrett Stepman explains what lessons history has to offer about the electoral college, running mate selections, and televised debates. Jarre...
15 Sep 202054min
America’s Suffragists: 100 Years Later with Jane Hampton Cook
100 years after the 19th amendment, Jane Hampton Cook’s book Resilience on Parade recounts the long struggle to secure women the right to vote nationwide. In this episode, Jane discusses the key figur...
18 Aug 202053min
