American History Hit
History HitJoin Don Wildman twice a week for your hit of American history, as he explores the past to help us understand the United States of today.
We’ll hear how codebreakers uncovered secret Japanese plans for the Battle of Midway, visit Chief Powhatan as he prepares for war with the British, see Walt Disney accuse his former colleagues of being communists, and uncover the dark history that lies beneath... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 430 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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Thomas Jefferson has had no issue being remembered in American History. Ask anyone, this man was fundamental to Independence. But did he fight in the Revolutionary war itself?
Don is joined by Michael Hattem, author of 'The Memory of ’76: The Revolu... more
76 people died on 19th April 1993 when the compound of a religious sect, the Branch Davidians, went up in flames. It had been under siege by government agencies for 51 days, but no one knows what started the fire.
Don is joined by Jeff Guinn, invest... more
General William Tecumseh Sherman's famous invasion of the Confederacy in 1864 has become American legend... but what did Union troops do along their route and how consequential was it to the final defeat of the Confederates?
Our guest today is Anne ... more
What makes a bad President? Who was the worst of all time? In this episode from the archive, Don is joined by Professor Jeremi Suri, author of The Impossible Presidency and co-host of This Is Democracy.
Edited by Tim Arstall. Produced by Freddy Chic... more
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- Agenda Driven History
Can we please do more shows on reconstruction?
Apple Podcasts2craneshaft
United Statesa month ago - Be less political
I used to love this show a lot but lately I hesitate to listen. Far too many political remarks for a history podcast. I’m just trying to learn and hear an unbiased telling of our history.
Apple Podcasts2Strider-OTNUnited Statesa month ago - Ads are terrible
Get rid of ads. It breaks up the flow, I pay for Audible already. Your competitors have eliminated them.
Audible1Lance WierengaUnited Statesa month ago - Cleveland Bombings of 1976
Great program! Please do an episode to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Cleveland mob bombings of 1976, thanks!
Apple Podcasts5did ggjfiv vi kgd KB cUnited States2 months ago - history
Good show. Great guests. Good voice for narration. I’d suggest less political remarks.
Apple Podcasts2jrock000007United States2 months ago
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Spotify | #37 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #26 | United States/History |
Spotify | #46 |  United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #45 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #62 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #48 |  Australia/History |
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This show delivers history-focused conversations that unpack critical moments in American history through expert analysis and vivid storytelling. Recent episodes span Reconstruction, labor reforms sparked by landmark disasters, Civil War era technology, and the making-and-breaking of constitutional rights, often centering on key events like the Colfax Massacre, Plessy v. Ferguson, and the rise of Jim Crow. A standout feature is the array of scholarly guests—historians, legal scholars, and museum professionals—who bring deep context to complex topics, making the past feel relevant to today. The host maintains a clear narrative voice and a preference for rigorous sourcing, with occasional viewer commentary noting political framing. This mix s... more
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1. Anne Sarah Rubin
2. Jesse Wegman
3. Alexander Mikaberidze
4. Caroline E. Janney
5. David Conrad-Pérez
6. Howard Fuller
7. Bradley Rebeiro
8. Michael Ross
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