Trump’s National Guard Strategy—Plus, the Secret Behind “Huckleberry Finn” Trump’s National Guard Strategy—Plus, the Secret Behind “Huckleberry Finn”
On this episode of Start Making Sense, John Nichols on the military in the cities, and Adam Hochschild on Mark Twain.
Aug 27, 2025 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
Welcome to the Crusades, Episode 1: Rome, 1095 Welcome to the Crusades, Episode 1: Rome, 1095
On this episode of American Prestige, we launch a miniseries about the Crusades.
Jun 17, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
The History of the US War on Prostitution The History of the US War on Prostitution
On this episode of American Prestige, Eva Payne on the imperial roots of the American fight against sex work.
Jun 3, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Winning Rural Voters—Plus, J. Edgar Hoover Winning Rural Voters—Plus, J. Edgar Hoover
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Anthony Flaccavento and Erica Etelson explain the Rural New Deal, and Beverly Gage says the FBI’s first Director actually did some good thin...
May 28, 2025 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
White American Liberals, Part 1 White American Liberals, Part 1
On this episode of American Prestige, Kevin Schultz on his new book.
May 6, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
The Sino-Soviet Split, Part 2 The Sino-Soviet Split, Part 2
On this episode of American Prestige, Jeremy Friedman on the Sino-Soviet Split.
Apr 29, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
The Sino-Soviet Split, Part 1 The Sino-Soviet Split, Part 1
On this episode of American Prestige, Jeremy Friedman on the relationship between China and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
Apr 15, 2025 / Podcast
The End of Resistance History The End of Resistance History
On this episode of American Prestige, Charlotte Rosen on the short life of a liberal historiography that emerged during the first Trump administration.
Mar 18, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Sheriffs as Members of the Security State Sheriffs as Members of the Security State
On this episode of American Prestige, Jessica Pishko on the history of sheriffs and their power.
Mar 11, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Y2K: The Future That Never Was Y2K: The Future That Never Was
On this episode of American Prestige, Colette Shade on the advent of the Internet and how it shaped a generation.
Jan 7, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison