
Join 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 | 417 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

In 1896 the Supreme Court ruled that Jim Crow segregation laws were not unconstitutional in the case of Plessy v. Ferguson. This is the case that Brown v. Board of Education would eventually overturn but not until six decades of Jim Crow laws had bee... more
Across the defeated Confederacy, there had been an expectation that those who had taken up arms against their citizens would be punished. This did not happen however and instead ex-Confederates were gradually brought back into the fold. Decades later... more
Can you think of a time in history when a law has been ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court?
Having been used over 180 times, judicial review is one of the most important powers that the US Supreme Court has. So where did it come from?
In th... more
Just how dangerous was it to live in Chicago during the 1920s? Was it all gangsters, tommy guns and spilt moonshine?
Don is finding out what it was like to exist alongside the likes of Al Capone with Paul Durica, Director of Exhibitions at Chicago H... more
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I love American History Hit but would like it even more if there was a new host. Don Wildman seems to have a woke view especially of the Civil War.
interesting content replace the host, when Don the host interviews experts he cuts them off and says yes as if he knows it all. had to turn it off. host makes it unlistenable, he won't accept feedback, hr did the same thing on the new episode about king phillips war. i love history, but this self centered know it all ryins this pod
Hey Dawn your expert said Chancellorsville happened after Gettysburg.
Not even close dawg
I have been listening to this podcast cast for years and have loved it.
The guests on the show have been great.
That is why I was so disappointed in the Mormon Podcast episode.
The guest was wrong on many accounts and had did not present the issues in a factual basis.
The tone of the episode was disappointing as well
Next time there is a Mormon podcast you should invite a professional from the religion to be the guest.
These episodes are professionally and subjectively written. Learning American history is entertaining and engaging in this podcast.
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This series blends rigorous historical analysis with accessible storytelling, often pairing a seasoned host with scholars and subject-matter experts to unpack pivotal moments in American history. Episodes frequently cover military campaigns, political revolutions, social movements, and long-running cultural narratives, with careful attention to context, sources, and the human experiences behind events. Noteworthy is the commitment to nuanced perspectives, robust scholarship, and a wide range of topics from early colonial life to modern American society, making it a strong fit for history buffs, educators, and professionals seeking credible historical context for media or sponsorship opportunities.
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Recent guests on American History Hit include:
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2. Ty Sedule
3. Cliff Sloan
4. Paul Durica
5. Jennifer Denetdale
6. John Boessenecker
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