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Mar 3
Lincoln's Second Inaugural w/ Jamelle Bouie (1865) [Part 1]
This week on "50 Weeks That Shaped America," we're headed to March 1865 to talk ab out Abraham Lincoln for the first time in our series. There are two speeches inscribed in the Lincoln Memorial - Gettysburg, of course, but also his second inaugural address. If people know they sp ... Show More
40m 26s
Mar 1
How To 250: Live from On Air Fest!
This past week, we took part in On Air Fest in Brooklyn, soft-launching a series of bonus conversations about America 250 and the work of history in 2026. We talked about which events we're actually excited to attend, how we'd craft the perfect historical road trip, and what stor ... Show More
25m 59s
Feb 26
How Valley Forge Forged George Washington [Part Two]
Our conversation about the Continental Army's winter at Valley Forge, PA continues with a look at how the troops were trained, and what the winter of 1777-1778 tells us about the truth and legend of George Washington, humble leader...Join our America250 newsletter community! Subs ... Show More
29m 21s
Nov 2024
Herbert Hoover gave us Woody Guthrie (with David Cunningham)
Welcome to the final episode of What Just Happened, a Recall This Book experiment. In it you will hear three friends of RTB reacting to the 2024 election and discussing the coming four years. David Cunningham, chair of Sociology at Washington University in St Louis, is author of ... Show More
24m 27s
Sep 2025
Kirk Suspect Motives, TikTok "Framework" Deal, and Tucker Carlson Plays Detective
Kara and Scott unpack the rage and division following Charlie Kirk’s assassination — and who’s fueling it. Then, the Trump administration touts a “framework” for a TikTok deal. Plus, Paramount makes a play for Warner Bros., OpenAI reshapes its partnership with Microsoft, and Tuck ... Show More
1h 11m