Today

The Precap | Michael Kosta on the States of Hockey, Space Sex, and the Union

*This episode was recorded on Thursday, February 26, before military action began in Iran. This week's host Michael Kosta sits down with Daily Show writer Randall Otis to recap the latest news, and preview what's coming up. They discuss their frustrations with Trump's latest Stat ... Show More

48m 16s

Yesterday

TDS Time Machine | Iran: Behind the Veil w/ Jason Jones

As long simmering tensions between the United States and Iran have again boiled over into military action, we take a look back to 2009, when Daily Show correspondent Jason Jones visited Iran on the eve of citizen protests against the regime that erupted into violence. In his four ... Show More

37m 38s

Feb 28

This Week's News | Jon Stewart on Trump's Tariff Tirade & Desi Lydic on the Gory State of the Union

Jon Stewart weighs in on Trump's tantrum after the Supreme Court voided his tariffs, MAGA co-opting the U.S. men's hockey win as their own, and why America might be on the brink of war with Iran. Desi Lydic covers RFK Jr.'s erotic workout video with Kid Rock, Kristi Noem's taxpay ... Show More

43m 24s

May 2024

History Behind the Headlines: student protests down the centuries

In the latest episode of our monthly series charting the past behind the present, Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter chronicle the history of student protests, explore the story of a remarkable medieval astrolabe and discuss some new discoveries about Jane Austen. The HistoryExtra po ... Show More

41m 13s

Oct 2020

The French Revolution: Everything you need to know

In the latest of our series tackling the big questions on major historical topics, historian Marisa Linton responds to listener queries and popular search enquiries about the dramatic events that engulfed France in the late 18th century. Topics discussed include the causes of the ... Show More

52m 36s

Jan 2024

Martin Luther King, Jr. (Re-release)

With Martin Luther King Day next week, join us as we learn about the leader and activist who wrote and delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech and led the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s. 📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistoryStories.com📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram🇲🇽 Span ... Show More

12m 24s

Jan 2020

Slowbama

With the help of historian Douglas Brinkley, this "Slow Burn" parody unpacks in painstaking detail what it was like to live through Barack Obama's "Latte Salute," the greatest scandal in presidential history. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.co ... Show More

22m 20s

May 2024

Martin Luther King Jr

A pivotal figure in the American civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr played a crucial role in challenging racial discrimination in the United States. Believed to have been one of America’s greatest ever orators, his speeches inspired millions, and galvanised support for ... Show More

1h 5m

Jul 2020

The Powerball Revolution

In Bolivia, a political activist radically reforms the voting process for... student council elections. Who else does he convince? Revisionist History. And maybe a fancy private school in New Jersey. Get Revisionist History updates first by signing up for our newsletter at pushki ... Show More

41m 17s

Aug 2020

Everything you ever wanted to know about the Hundred Years’ War, but were afraid to ask

In the latest of our series tackling the big questions on major historical topics, historian Anne Curry responds to listener queries and popular search enquiries about the medieval clashes between English and French forces for control of the throne of France. Historyextra.com/pod ... Show More

1h 2m

Oct 2017

The Medici

Historian and author Mary Hollingsworth reflects on the powerful dynasty who dominated the Italian Renaissance but whose tale also includes tyranny, crime and murder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice ... Show More

32m 47s

Aug 2013

The history behind the White Queen

Sarah Gristwood considers how the BBC series the White Queen matches up to the history of the period, while Nick Rennison explains how he wrote his debut historical novel. Rob Attar presents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad cho ... Show More

53m 25s

Jun 2017

Miss Buchanan’s Period of Adjustment

A landmark Supreme Court case. A civil rights revolution. Why has everyone forgotten what happened next? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30m 39s

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