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American History

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Trump's Supreme Court DISASTER Relies on DARK PAST
Constitutional Law14th AmendmentBirthright Citizenship
Apr 9, 2026

Trump's Supreme Court DISASTER Relies on DARK PAST

Constitutional law expert Akil Amar dismantles the historical and legal basis of challenges to birthright citizenship, framing current efforts as a direct assault on the Reconstruction Amendments and Lincoln's legacy.

The Intersection with Michael Popok
The Intersection with Michael Popok
SCOTUS Weighs Birthright Citizenship. Trump Voting Order Under Fire. GA Lawmaker Goes Off
Constitutional LawBirthright CitizenshipVoting Rights
Apr 2, 2026

SCOTUS Weighs Birthright Citizenship. Trump Voting Order Under Fire. GA Lawmaker Goes Off

This episode dissects the Supreme Court's skeptical reception to Trump's birthright citizenship challenge, exposes his illegal voting order, celebrates a new prostate cancer screening law, and features a Georgia lawmaker's powerful history lesson on Confederate monuments.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
SCOTUS Weighs Birthright Citizenship. Trump Voting Order Under Fire. GA Lawmaker Goes Off
Constitutional LawBirthright CitizenshipVoting Rights
Apr 2, 2026

SCOTUS Weighs Birthright Citizenship. Trump Voting Order Under Fire. GA Lawmaker Goes Off

This episode dissects critical legal battles over birthright citizenship and voting rights, celebrates a new health bill, and features a powerful rebuke of historical revisionism, alongside inspiring stories of education and space exploration.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
SCOTUS Weighs Birthright Citizenship. Trump Voting Order Under Fire. GA Lawmaker Goes Off
Birthright Citizenship14th AmendmentSupreme Court
Apr 2, 2026

SCOTUS Weighs Birthright Citizenship. Trump Voting Order Under Fire. GA Lawmaker Goes Off

This episode delivers sharp analysis on the Supreme Court's challenge to birthright citizenship, critiques Trump's voting executive order, celebrates a new Alabama law for prostate cancer screenings, and features a Georgia lawmaker's fiery history lesson on Confederate monuments.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Checks Nick Cannon And Chilli. Black MAGA Claims Collapse
Black politicsAmerican historyRacial dynamics
Mar 31, 2026

Roland Checks Nick Cannon And Chilli. Black MAGA Claims Collapse

Roland Martin meticulously debunks celebrity claims about Black support for Donald Trump and the historical roles of the Democratic and Republican parties, emphasizing the critical importance of historical context and factual accuracy.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
SCOTUS Weighs Birthright Citizenship. Black Census Mobilizes. Nick Cannon Backlash Explodes
Supreme CourtBirthright Citizenship14th Amendment
Mar 31, 2026

SCOTUS Weighs Birthright Citizenship. Black Census Mobilizes. Nick Cannon Backlash Explodes

Roland Martin and guests dissect the Supreme Court's challenge to birthright citizenship, the launch of the Black Census, and the historical inaccuracies promoted by Black celebrities regarding political parties and race.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
SCOTUS Weighs Voting Rights Case. ObamaCare Anniversary. Memphis Task Force Under Fire
Voting RightsSupreme CourtMail-in Ballots
Mar 30, 2026

SCOTUS Weighs Voting Rights Case. ObamaCare Anniversary. Memphis Task Force Under Fire

This episode dissects Republican strategies to restrict voting rights, critiques Trump's Memphis crime narrative, and uncovers the untold history of Black Seminole resistance against American expansion.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Trump’s Supreme Court Gamble Has a DARK History
Constitutional LawImmigration LawFugitive Slave Act
Mar 30, 2026

Trump’s Supreme Court Gamble Has a DARK History

This episode draws a stark historical parallel between the 1850 Fugitive Slave Act and contemporary mass deportations, arguing that both represent an abandonment of legal rights for certain groups and a dangerous expansion of state power.

The Intersection with Michael Popok
The Intersection with Michael Popok
What History Tells Us about Trump's DISASTER Presidency
PopulismClass ResentmentHumiliation
Mar 22, 2026

What History Tells Us about Trump's DISASTER Presidency

Historian Ian Buruma draws stark historical parallels between populist movements like Nazism and the Trump-era MAGA movement, highlighting the dangerous role of class resentment and perceived humiliation in eroding democratic norms.

The Intersection with Michael Popok
The Intersection with Michael Popok
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 26, 2026
U.S. PoliticsCongressional InvestigationsJeffrey Epstein
Feb 27, 2026

PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 26, 2026

This episode covers Hillary Clinton's testimony on the Epstein files, alleged Justice Department withholding of Trump-related documents, a halt in Minnesota's Medicaid funding due to fraud, and a whistleblower's warning about deficient ICE recruit training.

PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 25, 2026
US PoliticsState of the UnionFact-Checking
Feb 26, 2026

PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 25, 2026

This episode dissects President Trump's record-long State of the Union, fact-checking his economic and immigration claims, scrutinizes the controversial Surgeon General nominee, and explores Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear's strategy for Democratic success in a red state, alongside a historian's view on America's founding contradictions.

PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour
BREAKING: Trump dealt HUMILIATING loss in court
Legal Challenges to Government ActionsHistorical PreservationExecutive Power Limits
Feb 18, 2026

BREAKING: Trump dealt HUMILIATING loss in court

A federal judge, quoting George Orwell's 1984, ordered the Trump administration to immediately cease tearing down and to reinstall historical exhibits in Philadelphia that detailed George Washington's slave ownership.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
The Real Reason Lincoln Was Hated Before He Ended Slavery | Presidents Series | Glenn Beck
Abraham LincolnCivil WarAmerican History
Feb 17, 2026

The Real Reason Lincoln Was Hated Before He Ended Slavery | Presidents Series | Glenn Beck

Before he was revered for ending slavery, Abraham Lincoln was a deeply unpopular, one-term congressman whose life was threatened even before his inauguration, revealing a complex leader driven by a desperate need to preserve the Union.

The Rubin Report Podcast
The Rubin Report Podcast
"Keep Hope Alive": Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Icon Who Twice Ran for President
Civil Rights MovementJesse JacksonPresidential Campaigns
Feb 17, 2026

"Keep Hope Alive": Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Icon Who Twice Ran for President

This episode commemorates the life and enduring legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, a pivotal civil rights leader, two-time presidential candidate, and advocate for justice and equality.

Democracy Now
Democracy Now
The Real Reason Conservatives Are Rethinking Ronald Reagan | Presidents Series | Michael Knowles
Ronald ReaganConservative politicsUS Presidency
Feb 16, 2026

The Real Reason Conservatives Are Rethinking Ronald Reagan | Presidents Series | Michael Knowles

Michael Knowles explains why Ronald Reagan's legacy is being re-evaluated by conservatives, arguing that his aspirational rhetoric and 'naive' policies are ill-suited for today's complex challenges, drawing parallels and contrasts with Donald Trump.

The Rubin Report Podcast
The Rubin Report Podcast
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 11, 2026
National SecurityAviation SafetyGovernment Accountability
Feb 12, 2026

PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 11, 2026

This episode dissects a chaotic El Paso airspace closure, analyzes a complex jobs report, navigates the intricacies of US-Israel-Iran diplomacy, and examines the DOJ's controversial actions, alongside a deep dive into Boston's historical struggles with its founding principles.

PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour
Rev. C.T. Vivian talks MLK and staring death in the face. #MLKDay2026
Civil Rights MovementRacial JusticeLeadership
Jan 20, 2026

Rev. C.T. Vivian talks MLK and staring death in the face. #MLKDay2026

Civil Rights icon Rev. C.T. Vivian reflects on a lifetime of struggle, from facing childhood bullies to confronting Jim Clark, and shares his profound insights on the continuous fight for freedom and the true cost of a movement.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Who Is Curtis Yarvin? | PBD Podcast 717
Political PhilosophyAmerican HistoryDemocracy
Jan 13, 2026

Who Is Curtis Yarvin? | PBD Podcast 717

Curtis Yarvin argues that American democracy is a facade for an entrenched oligarchy, advocating for monarchical governance as a more effective and historically consistent form of leadership, while tracing the deep historical roots of American progressivism back centuries.

PBD Podcast
PBD Podcast