
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 42 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryEducation | |||

In 1804, Vice President Aaron Burr shot and killed Alexander Hamilton in the most infamous duel in American history. But what happened next?
Did Burr face murder charges? Was he convicted? And why did he go full Gary Busey? (You'll have to listen t... more
No, Benjamin Franklin did not invent Daylight Saving Time. But he did muse about its practicality in a 1784 essay. So, if Franklin didn't invent DST, where did all this springing forward come from?
Bob calls up Chad Orzel (A Brief History of Timek... more
Was the Disney movie Balto actually based on a true story? A listener wants to know if this heroic snow dog was real—or just a Hollywood invention.
To get answers, Bob calls up Dr. Nicole Burt of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. It turns o... more
Roald Dahl is a beloved children’s author. Turns out, he was also a British spy during WWII! So how does one transition from seducing prominent Americans’ wives to writing Matilda?
Well, we’re glad you asked! We called up the creator of a new docu... more
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This is my absolute favorite podcast! 10/10 recommend! I actually get excited when I see a new episode! Thank you for this!
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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.
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.
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!
He was not “just a man of his time”, he was a crazed genocidal man who doesn’t need to be mentioned politely.
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This podcast explores American history through engaging discussions with historians and experts, addressing a wide range of topics from well-known events to lesser-known narratives. Each episode often revolves around listener-submitted questions, making the content relatable and tailored to audience interests. The host facilitates conversations that challenge historical myths and highlight new perspectives, often focusing on the intersections of historical events and contemporary issues. The diverse topics span various themes, including cultural history, public health, criminal justice, and the complexities of iconic figures, offering listeners both entertainment and education about America's past.
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Recent guests on American History Hotline include:
1. Dr. Nicole Burt
2. Aaron Tracy
3. Alexis Coe
4. Julian Zelizer
5. Dan McNichol
6. Joe Stanford
7. Jules Boykoff
8. David Fleming
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