Breaking History
The Free PressSometimes the news moves so fast, you have to look closely to know if you’ve seen it before. And that’s what this show is about. Breaking History breaks down the news, by breaking down history. We cover everything from LBJ and the Roman Republic to Donald Trump and the chaos at Columbia. This twice a month show from The Free Press delivers the best historians, authors, and reporters by mining the ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 54 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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As America approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, a quiet war is being waged over what the Declaration of Independence really means — with some on the new right dismissing it as globalist fantasy and some on the left reducing it to a docum... more
Hi Breaking History listeners! My colleague Joe Nocera has launched a six part series about the Lindbergh kidnapping. Enjoy episode one here and then head on over to The Lindbergh Conspiracies feed for the rest of the season.
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EP01 | The Broken ... more
Robert Parkinson is a historian at SUNY Binghamton who has spent 25 years studying the American Revolutionary period. His new book, Tyrants and Rogues, arrives just in time for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence — and it argues ... more
For tickets to our live recording with Jon Meacham in Philadelphia, click here and register. Use code TFP for a 20 percent discount.
Roald Dahl gave the world Matilda, James and the Giant Peach, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He was also a v... more
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I tried listening to the episode about Lindbergh. It was just too campy with all the silly music. Why are you treating us like we're idiots.
Apple Podcasts1Takoateli
United States16 days ago - My Favorite Podcaster
After listening to all of Eli Lake’s fascinating Re-Education podcasts, there was a hiatus during which I feared losing access to his wonderful work. Then he became a writer at TFP and Breaking History began.
Eli’s journalism seems effortless. Nothing he writes (or thinks) is forced or hackneyed. His work has thus an organic, fresh quality free of ideological jargon and partisan hypocrisy. Well-connected, honest, and magnanimous in debate, I marvel at the grit and courage behind his generosity ... more
Apple Podcasts5carpentun
Germanya month ago - A gifted and patient thinker
Eli is a professional, that’s all I can say. When dealing with people that have me shouting in anger, he has the ability to deftly choose the right points to push back on, even with people who as they spout their ignorant conspiracy ideas (while admitting they actually don’t know anything about the topic). Plus, he knows his hip-hop.
Apple Podcasts5burqas4ninjasUnited Statesa month ago - Masterclass in Debate & Storytelling
Eli’s ability to deftly & cordially debate Sullivan and Wright for hours as they deployed their intellectual insincerity and mental gymnastics to defend the Iranian regime is a true masterclass. It can be summed up in my favorite line from the Wright episode: “Yes, of course Death to America was not in the Quran. It was written in the 8th century”, “So you concede” ☠️😅🙄
I’ve also thoroughly enjoyed Eli’s storytelling ability in the history narrative episodes as well. Great podcast!
Apple Podcasts5AW7AustinUnited States2 months ago - Eli Lake interview with Robert Wright
Eli demonstrates the patience of a saint with this man. Wright cannot argue a single salient point, but Eli is cordial all the way through it. I couldn’t care less about anything that Wright can offer in this program, but it is a masterclass in how to carry on a conversation with a complete moron and not lose the thread of your own argument.
Apple Podcasts5JCanestrariUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #149 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #226 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #94 |  Israel/History |
Apple Podcasts | #96 |  Chile/History |
Apple Podcasts | #102 |  Indonesia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #116 |  Argentina/History |
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What is Breaking History about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show crafts history-driven examinations of contemporary events, using deep archival context, expert interviews, and narrative storytelling to illuminate how past power, ideas, and conflicts shape today's headlines. Episodes span topics from violent historical episodes and media dynamics to current foreign policy debates and cultural critiques of literature and censorship, often featuring historians, journalists, and policy analysts. A standout throughline is rigorous historical analysis paired with accessible storytelling, aiming to arm listeners with context for better understanding and more informed conversations. Notable strengths include immersive, location- and artifact-informed storytelling, high-caliber guest expertise, and a wi... more
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Recent guests on Breaking History include:
1. Michael Anton
2. Nick Gillespie
3. Sarah Rose Siskind
4. Robert Parkinson
5. Eli Lake
6. David Rose
7. Arash Azizi
8. Jay Solomon
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