American History
Discover key takeaways from 14 podcast episodes about this topic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
