American History
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
HOT TOPICS | Hateful Racism EXPOSED! MAGA Wants A White America!
Don Lemon and guests condemn recent public statements by Tom Emmer and Megan Kelly as overtly racist and bigoted, linking them to a broader regression in American society and the failed 'America 250' event.
"America, U.S.A.": Eddie Glaude on the 250th Anniv., Race & "Madness at the Heart of the Country"
Professor Eddie Glaude Jr. argues that as America approaches its 250th anniversary, it must confront its foundational contradiction: the simultaneous pursuit of freedom and maintenance of a white republic, which has led to recurring cycles of 'madness' and historical amnesia.
Trump HAUNTED by PAST as Former US President OPPOSES Trump’s Presidential POWER GRAB!!!
This episode contrasts William Howard Taft's strict constitutionalist view of presidential power with Theodore Roosevelt's expansive 'undefined residuum' theory, drawing parallels to current debates surrounding Donald Trump's presidency.
Trump CRUSHED as His DESTRUCTIVE Impulse SCREWS HIM!!!
This episode exposes former President Trump's systematic efforts to rewrite American history and self-glorify through executive orders, White House installations, and proposed currency changes, framing his actions as a 'demolition derby' against established historical narratives.
Trump Is Hijacking America’s 250th Birthday (w/ Kevin Levin) | Bulwark on Sunday
Historian Kevin Levin details how the Trump administration is systematically attempting to redefine America's 250th anniversary, pushing a 'comforting narrative' that suppresses critical historical understanding and demonizes institutions like the National Park Service.
Heather Cox Richardson on Trump’s Plan for America’s 250th
Historian Heather Cox Richardson dissects Donald Trump's self-serving plans for America's 250th anniversary, drawing stark historical parallels and highlighting a crucial redefinition of American patriotism.
How Race Shadows The Nation's Anniversaries w/ Eddie Glaude Jr. | MR Live
Professor Eddie Glaude Jr. dissects how America's milestone anniversaries consistently reveal the nation's profound racial contradictions and its refusal to confront its past, leading to a perpetual cycle of division.
PBS News Hour full episode, June 15, 2026
President Trump heralds a new, controversial Iran cease-fire deal and a novel sunscreen ingredient gains FDA approval, while a Princeton professor challenges America's self-perception on its 250th anniversary.
PBS News Hour full show, June 10, 2026
The US-Iran conflict escalates with new strikes and a full blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, driving US inflation to a three-year high, while domestic politics grapple with intelligence program reauthorization and deep ideological divisions.
The Civil War Never Ended. How We Win It #TheBlackTable
Steve Phillips, author of 'How We Win the Civil War,' argues that the American Civil War never truly ended, manifesting today as an ongoing struggle between multiracial democracy and white nationalism, and outlines a data-driven 'liberation battle plan' to secure a truly inclusive society.
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.