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America: The Story of the USA

Liam Heffernan | A Mercury Podcast
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SOTUS is your deep‑dive guide to how the United States became what it is today. From George Washington to Donald Trump, we unpack the people, places and events that shaped, and continue to shape, the nation’s identity. Designed for curious listeners, students, educators, and lifelong learners, this series blends accessible storytelling with historically grounded insight to help you understand not ... more

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Tim Galsworthy
Lecturer in history and military history at Lincoln Bishop University
Lincoln Bishop University
Episode: In the Making: Midterms 2026 Preview
Iwan Morgan
Emeritus Professor in the Institute of the Americas at University College London.
University College London
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Sean Vanatta
Historian of American finance and political economy at the University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Episode: What Was the Wall Street Crash of 1929?
Adam Swart
Founder and CEO of Crowds on Demand
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Ira Chaleff
Author of To Stop a Tyrant and a thinker on power, followership, and resisting authoritarian behavior
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Daniel Cox
Director and founder of the Survey Center on American Life; senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute
American Enterprise Institute / Survey Center on American Life
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Liz Covart
Host of Ben Franklin's World
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Caleb Lines
Reverend, religious leader
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Jared Bahir Browsh
Cultural historian, commentator, and author from the University of Colorado Boulder
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Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Informative

    Great informative, interesting episode explaining US projects

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lesinbrenrford
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Excellent

    Engaging and informative. Good for people with not much knowledge of US history and politics, but also plenty of interesting material/discussions for those with more knowledge of these topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NGG1986!
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Brilliant informative podcast

    This is a great show. A Brit’s informed look at our American cousins’ way of life and history. Well researched and a really interesting listen!

    Loads about slavery in the first show that I had no idea about such as the myth of the North/ South divide

    Highly recommend 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fatarchie
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Would recommend

    I’ve found the first two episodes really interesting. The experts have been engaging with the host asking pertinent questions. Looking forward to listening and learning more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LeedsTerrier
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Very Insightful

    An excellent new podcast for anyone interested in American history. An immediate follow from me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maetheforcebewithyou
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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High-quality production and depth in historical analysis, with clear storytelling.
Shows are informative and well-researched, making US history accessible for newcomers and enthusiasts alike.
Guests are engaging and the host asks pertinent, thought-provoking questions.

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In the Making: Midterms 2026 Preview
Q: How does the presidential field look if Republicans suffer a heavy loss at the midterms?
Galsworthy says JD Vance and Marco Rubio could remain well-positioned by presenting themselves as above partisan politics, while both parties would have to decide how much to center their campaigns on Trump. He argues Democrats should emphasize a positive policy vision rather than focus solely on Trump.
In the Making: Midterms 2026 Preview
Q: What happens if there is a 50-50 split in the Senate?
The vice president can cast the deciding vote, so JD Vance would give Republicans the effective majority. Galsworthy adds that Democrats may need 52 seats for a reliable working majority because John Fetterman sometimes votes with Republicans.
What Was the Wall Street Crash of 1929?
Q: What can we learn today from the Wall Street Crash of 1929?
Vanatta says the episode calls for caution when people claim new technologies have made old economic rules irrelevant. The crash shows how speculative bubbles can develop and why financial innovation requires oversight, even as societies weigh stability against growth.
What Was the Wall Street Crash of 1929?
Q: What was the world and America like in the late 1920s?
World War I left the United States emerging as a dominant economic and financial power, while agriculture suffered from debt and falling prices. New industries and technologies generated optimism, but prosperity was uneven and the economy was already slowing.
In the Making: The End of Donald Trump?
Q: Iwan, what do you think about all of this?
Morgan says the effort to challenge Alaska's result appears to reflect Republican concern about a Democratic wave. He describes it as a difficult-to-justify use of federal power and says control of Congress could expose Trump to more investigations and another impeachment process.

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A historically focused series that guides curious listeners through the people, events, and ideas that shaped the United States, from founding era figures to contemporary policy debates. Episodes emphasize clear storytelling paired with historical analysis, covering topics like elections, constitutional questions, notable diplomatic moments, and cultural shifts. The show frequently features historians and academics, sometimes alongside subject-matter experts or journalists, to provide context and nuance. It's likely to appeal to lifelong learners, students, educators, and professionals who want accessible yet rigorous insight into how America's past informs its present. A notable strength is its consistent historical grounding and the way i... more

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