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 | 59 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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Peter Berkowitz returns to the show to trace the slow collapse of liberal education in America, all in his new book, Reclaiming Liberal Education in America. In this episode, he and Eli Lake walk through 50 years of ideological capture, from the camp... more
Matt Taibbi has spent the better part of a decade documenting one of the most underreported stories in American media: how the federal government built a shadow infrastructure to shape what people could say and read online. In this episode, Eli Lake ... more
Back in October, we traced the founding of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) in our episode “Beautiful Losers: Mamdani & the End of Socialism’s Losing Streak.” Now, with Zohran Mamdani’s allies sweeping three congressional primaries in New Y... more
Journalist Jay Solomon is back on the show this week to discuss his latest explosive investigation into Trita Parsi, the Iranian-born, Swedish-raised lobbyist who spent 20 years at the center of Washington’s foreign policy debate over Iran. Parsi bui... more
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- Theme music sounds like AI slop
It’s quite annoying.
Apple Podcasts4ihavethoughts123
United Statesa month ago Entertaining and informative
Podcast Addict5a month agoepic4benjis78- Great podcast (but why is the music so bad?)
I just can’t get over how deathly annoying the theme song is…. However, I listen religiously anyways (which should say something about how good I think the content is).
Apple Podcasts5Luctunedin
Canada2 months ago - I usually like this
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 Podcasts1TakoateliUnited States2 months 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
Germany3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #67 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #123 | Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #192 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #201 |  France/History |
Apple Podcasts | #35 |  Israel/History |
Apple Podcasts | #82 |  Indonesia/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. Matt Taibbi
2. Harry Siegel
3. Jay Solomon
4. Michael Anton
5. Nick Gillespie
6. Sarah Rose Siskind
7. Robert Parkinson
8. Eli Lake
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