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American History Hotline

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Civil War
Buffalo Soldiers
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Marilyn Monroe
Great Depression
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Electoral College
Poisoning
Dysentery
Syphilis
Marquis De Lafayette
Murder Investigation
Arsenic
Spanish-American War
Jim Crow Laws
Democratic Party

Bob Crawford searches for the best historians and experts to answer listener questions about American history — from the Revolutionary War to rock & roll feuds. Got a question? Send it to AmericanHistoryHotline@gmail.com.

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It takes decades to build a new subway line in the United States. Meanwhile, China is building entire high-speed rail networks in just a few years. So, how did America's once-great love of trains get derailed?

We use New York City’s Second Avenue ... more

Could a new president ever be carved into Mount Rushmore? It depends on who you ask. We call up historian Matthew Davis (author of A Biography of a Mountain: The Making and Meaning of Mount Rushmore) to learn about the history of the monument and wha... more

What is the greatest movie of the 21st century?

The New York Times says it’s Parasite, but not everyone agrees. We call up Rotten Tomatoes correspondent Mark Ellis to debate the NYT’s list of the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century and explore how ... more

Netflix’s Death by Lightning is gripping, dramatic and TRUE. Or is it?

We call up historian and New York Times bestselling author Alexis Coe for a lightning round fact check of Netflix’s new James A. Garfield series Death by Lightning. What does t... more

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Recent Guests

Matthew Davis
Author of A Biography of a Mountain, The Making and Meaning of Mount Rushmore
Episode: Can We Add a Fifth Face to Mount Rushmore? The History and Future of the Monument
Mark Ellis
Comedian and Rotten Tomatoes correspondent
Episode: Are These Really the Best Movies of the 21st Century? Debating the NYT’s Top 100
William Kerrigan
Author of the book Johnny Appleseed and the American Orchard, A Cultural History
Episode: Was Johnny Appleseed a Real Person? The Man Behind the Myth
Catherine Townsend
Host of the podcasts Hell & Gone, Murder Line and Red Collar
Episode: Why Were There So Many Serial Killers in 1970s America?
David J. Silverman
Historian and author of This Land Is Their Land, The Wampanoag Indians, Plymouth Colony, and The Troubled History of Thanksgiving.
Episode: Is Thanksgiving a Feast of Lies?! Historian David J. Silverman Separates Myth from Truth
Chris DeRose
Author of Star Spangled Scandal, Sex, Murder, and the Trial That Changed America
Episode: When Murder Was Legal …ish
Roger McNamee
Technology investor and author of Zucked, Waking Up to the Facebook Catastrophe.
Author, investor
Episode: How Did Big Tech Take Over Our Elections?
Chad Orzel
Author of the book, A Brief History of Timekeeping, The Science of Marking Time from Stonehenge to Atomic Clocks. He is also an associate professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Union College.
Union College
Episode: Why Won't Daylight Saving Time Die?
Matthew Restall
Director of Latin American Studies at Penn State and author
Penn State
Episode: What Was Columbus REALLY Like?

Host

Bob Crawford
Host of American History Hotline, known for engaging conversations with historians and experts on various American historical topics driven by listener questions.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 120 ratings
  • Almost!

    You have a title of what “Watergate does not bother me” and you spend a minute on it. I thought you might dive into the fake outrage culture of taking events like ‘Watergate’ or ‘Jan 6’ and treat it as something comparable to ‘9/11’ or ‘Pearl Harbor” but, no.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Youdumpster
    United States2 months ago
  • Fantastic

    I love history and I love podcasts with a conversational style and this scratches both itches. He gets different experts on for every topic and they’re always great. My new favorite that I can’t stop binging.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    upinatem
    United States2 months ago
  • Great find!

    So glad to have found this podcast! I’m enjoying hearing interesting topics explained in an interesting way. Bob Crawford and his guests provide amazing context to American History. I’m in the process of binging all the episodes and am happy I cottoned on to the podcast relatively early!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SeaSuCC
    United States3 months ago
  • Columbus

    He was not “just a man of his time”, he was a crazed genocidal man who doesn’t need to be mentioned politely.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Antks555
    United States3 months ago
  • Electoral College

    Surprised (not) to hear that Peter didn’t address the main concern that comes up for keeping the electoral college: a few large blue states would decide the presidential outcome, every time. The needs of a small state like a Wyoming would be ignored, and candidates would ONLY campaign in the few most populated states.

    The presidential election is handled differently because it’s the ONlY national office ALL Americans can vote for———-

    Peter also never mentions that Democratically controlled stat... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    redwolfhopw
    United States3 months ago

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The podcast is noted for its accessibility and ability to make history relatable, appealing to both casual listeners and history buffs.
Some criticism focuses on perceived political bias, while others commend the host's ability to facilitate a balanced dialogue with knowledgeable guests.
Listeners appreciate the expert insights and engaging format, often describing the content as entertaining and informative.

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Death by Lightning: What Netflix Got Right (and Wrong) About a Presidential Assassination
Q: What are your thoughts on Chester Arthur's portrayal in the series?
Alexis expresses concern that the series dramatizes Arthur's relationship with Garfield inaccurately, portraying them as closer than they historically were.
Death by Lightning: What Netflix Got Right (and Wrong) About a Presidential Assassination
Q: Can Alexis provide an overview of the Netflix series and its accuracy?
Alexis Coe discusses how the series is based on the events surrounding Garfield's assassination and highlights the inaccuracies in depicting relationships between historical figures.
Was Johnny Appleseed a Real Person? The Man Behind the Myth
Q: Was he a vegetarian?
He was known to have bought pork when younger but may have embraced vegetarianism later in life, influenced by his faith.
Was Johnny Appleseed a Real Person? The Man Behind the Myth
Q: Why did he plant apple seeds?
He planted apple seeds as a means of land improvement claims and to supply settlers with nursery seedling trees for their orchards.
Was Johnny Appleseed a Real Person? The Man Behind the Myth
Q: Was Johnny Appleseed a real person?
Yes, Johnny Appleseed was indeed a real person named John Chapman, who became infamous for planting apple trees across America.

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1. Matthew Davis
2. Mark Ellis
3. William Kerrigan
4. Catherine Townsend
5. David J. Silverman
6. Chris DeRose
7. Roger McNamee
8. Chad Orzel

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