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Jan 2025
2m 40s

Introducing: Breaking History

The Free Press
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Sometimes the news moves so fast, you have to look closely to know if you’ve seen it before. And that’s what this show is about. Breaking History breaks down the news, by breaking down history. We cover everything from LBJ and the Roman Republic to Donald Trump and the chaos at Columbia. This twice a month show from The Free Press delivers the best historian ... Show More
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BONUS | Eli Lake & Josh Hammer on Russiagate: Do the New Documents Support Treason?
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