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 | 36 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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We are coming up on the 50th anniversary of punk, the genre that smashed the old rock gods and stripped down the music to its essence. In this episode of Breaking History, we examine the examined life of the original punk: the loudmouth philosopher ... more
For 124 years, the American socialist movement has been defined by defeat. From Eugene Debs’ doomed presidential runs to Michael Harrington’s quiet organizing, it’s been a story of almosts: almost mainstream, almost powerful, almost relevant. Until n... more
On October 21, 2023, beloved Detroit community leader Samantha Woll was found brutally stabbed to death outside her home—two weeks to the day after the October 7 attacks on Israel. It looks like an open-and-shut case—a hate crime. But swiftly the pol... more
Once, Britain was the cradle of free speech- the land of Milton, Orwell, and John Stuart Mill. But in 2025, police are arresting citizens for tweets, comedians are detained for jokes, and ordinary people are jailed for words deemed “hateful.” In this... more
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- A little left-leaning but mostly balanced, usually entertaining
In the free speech/UK episode you got an important figure wrong - 33 arrests per day for social media posts amounts to over 12,000 arrests per year. Not 1,200 as you stated in the episode. This error tells me you’ve relied mainly on legacy and left-leaning media sources in your research. The 12,000 figure has been reported on widely on X and other new media.
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United Statesa month ago - «After the break»
Im done with The FP and their «breaks». I pay for this feed and still I have to listen to ads about how totally awesome this mattress is that they’re totally not just digging cause of the sponsor giving them money. When I pay for content I like, I expect to not have to listen to awful mattress ads and have to have previews of what will come «after the break». If i wanted to listen to have «cliff hangers» for the «break», I’d watch the discovery channel. If you thing this makes you seem more «pro... more
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Norwaya month ago - Reassurance in Turbulent Times
Eli Lake’s thoughtful, balanced and insightful perspectives on the latest political developments are frequently the highlight of my week. He is a rare beacon of independent thought in a forest of partisan media. This podcast offers not only deep historical perspectives on the origins of many of the headline-grabbing conflicts of the moment, but also wraps it all in a series of issue-specific, original soundtracks that are a joy to experience.
Apple Podcasts5jvd9910United Statesa month ago - Fascinating subjects week after week
Eli Lake is one of our most treasured public intellectuals. I look forward to his podcast week after week.
Apple Podcasts5listener33United States2 months ago Great content and production that keeps the listener tuned in. Eli's musings are always thought provoking.
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Apple Podcasts | #59 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #113 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #166 |  United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #208 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #55 |  Israel/History |
Apple Podcasts | #104 |  Switzerland/History |
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What is Breaking History about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Focused on connecting historical events with contemporary news, the content examines notable moments in U.S. and world history to provide insight into current societal issues. Episodes cover a range of topics from political violence and disinformation to significant figures like William F. Buckley Jr. and events such as the Iranian Revolution and the Opium Wars. The discussions are marked by an analytical approach, featuring expert guests, which underscores its commitment to presenting history as a lens to understand the present and future. This unique perspective is attractive to audiences seeking depth in news consumption and a historical context for ongoing political and social dynamics.
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Breaking History launched 10 months ago and published 36 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Breaking History include:
1. Salvatore Basile
2. Haviv Rettig Gur
3. Bari Weiss
4. Bettina Rohl
5. David Brown
6. Yvonne Levin
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