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 | 363 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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There is no question that the Civil War is one of the darkest chapters in American history. With roughly 2.5 percent of the population lost, a higher number of Americans than in both World Wars combined.
In portraying the war in history, however, we... more
How did Hawaiʻi - once an independent, internationally recognised kingdom - become America's 50th state? It's a tale of economic pressure, political manoeuvring, and ruthless military might. We’ll explore how a sovereign nation was overthrown, how an... more
Who was the worst American army general of all time? We round off our month of military history by looking at the leaders who standout for all the wrong reasons. Don's guest is the wonderful Cecily Zander author of the upcoming 'Abraham Lincoln and t... more
The First Amendment of the US Constitution is just forty-five words long, but its impact has drastically shaped American life. For much of American history, the First Amendment was narrow, unevenly applied and frequently ignored, especially for those... more
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- Less history podcast and is more political opinion
If you are expecting a podcast that presents US history in a bias free way, look for something else. The host looks for every opportunity to take a shot at on side to the glory of the other. I’ve listened for a while but this last episode was the final straw for me. The sad part is the other History Hit pods don’t have this problem and US history is awesome.
Apple Podcasts1snz51
United Statesa month ago - 👎🏾
Nice job airing a six month old episode from summer 2025 after the fact hating on Trump you moron!!
Apple Podcasts1eps1969United Statesa month ago - Follow up
I just listened to American history hit episode on presidential powers. It was published before the 2024 election. I would love if you did a follow up with the scholar that was on to review the first year of the Trump presidency.
Apple Podcasts5Pmanning5United Statesa month ago - Another great History Hit show
Along with the other podcasts from History Hit, this is so good I had to support them by subscribing. The subscriber only bonus episodes alone are well worth the subscription fee.
Apple Podcasts5JmmillettUnited Statesa month ago - Subtle brainwashing
I find this quite upsetting that you bring on biased political guests that claimed to be historians when all they are is push their political world view instead of giving raw history. You bought on Graham G Dodds and the episode talking about how much power the presidents have and he plainly comments that Donald Trump called for his followers to storm the Capital. We all know that this is untrue and unproven and there are two sides to the story. If this was a political podcast then he would be c... more
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United Kingdoma month ago
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Spotify | #20 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #30 | United States/History |
Spotify | #48 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #44 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #61 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #52 |  Australia/History |
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Focused on the exploration of American history, the content offers a comprehensive look at pivotal moments from pre-colonial times through modern events. Episodes feature detailed discussions on various topics, including the impacts of steamboats on trade, cultural movements among Native Americans, the implications of espionage during World War II, and significant legal battles like the Dred Scott case. The podcast stands out for intertwining narratives of historical events with cultural implications, often highlighting lesser-known perspectives and socio-political dynamics. Notably, it aims to connect America's past to its current societal issues, making it appealing to history buffs and those interested in contemporary relevance.
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1. History Unplugged Podcast
2. Dan Snow's History Hit
3. History Daily
4. American History Tellers
5. Gone Medieval
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Recent guests on American History Hit include:
1. Jeremi Suri
2. Jonathan Bratton
3. Matt Beat
4. Dr. Graham G. Dodds
5. Michael Kauffman
6. Benjamin Carp
7. Robert Gudmestad
8. Gregory Smoak
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