American History
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 27, 2026
This episode covers the shifting landscape of US politics with Trump's continued influence, the dire economic crisis in Cuba and its tense relations with the US, and the groundbreaking application of AI in discovering new antibiotics.
Eddie Glaude Is Sounding the Alarm. Are We Listening? | Bulwark Podcast
Professor Eddie Glaude Jr. unpacks how America's milestone anniversaries consistently reveal the nation's "divided soul" regarding race and freedom, arguing that current political polarization echoes historical patterns of forgetting and white republicanism.
Past Presidents Thomas Jefferson and Ronald Reagan - Megyn's History Mega-Episode
This mega-episode explores the complex legacies of Thomas Jefferson, from his intellectual prowess and role in founding America to the moral paradox of his slave ownership, and details the minute-by-minute FBI response to the 1981 assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan, revealing the profound shifts in presidential security and law enforcement culture.
The Enigma of Clarence Thomas. Race, Power, and the Black Constitution #TheBlackTable
Professor Corey Robin unpacks the complex and often contradictory ideology of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, revealing how his black nationalist youth profoundly shapes his conservative judicial philosophy and vision for America.
Deep Dives on World War I and World War II - Megyn's History Mega-Episode
This mega-episode offers a comprehensive historical analysis of World War I and World War II, examining their causes, pivotal moments, and profound, often unintended, consequences on global politics and American society.
LIVE: MAGA’s Biggest Attacks BACKFIRE…Author SPEAKS OUT
This episode exposes the consistent pattern of racist and sexist attacks by MAGA figures, particularly Donald Trump, against black women in politics and journalism, and highlights the historical and ongoing critical role of black women as 'instigators' for American democracy.
New Polls Show How Much Worse It Just Got for Dems as Spencer Pratt Surges
Dave Rubin dissects the 'radicalization' of the Democratic Party through the lens of Spencer Pratt's LA mayoral campaign, Fetterman's disillusionment, US-Iran policy, and controversial redistricting battles.
Katie Porter MELTDOWN, & Obama's Marriage Tension, Plus Justice Gorsuch on America's 250th Birthday
Megyn Kelly dissects Katie Porter's emotional debate performance and California's political landscape, critiques Barack Obama's legacy, and hosts Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch for an educational discussion on American history and civics.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 29, 2026
The Supreme Court's decision to weaken the Voting Rights Act, the Pentagon's $25 billion Iran war cost, and a Federal Reserve leadership transition underscore a day of significant political, economic, and social shifts in the U.S.
Roland, Howard Bryant talk "Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America"
Howard Bryant's book "Kings and Pawns" recontextualizes the intertwined legacies of Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson, revealing how white power structures intentionally erased Robeson and manipulated Robinson during the Cold War to control the narrative of Black American progress.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
"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.
