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Civil War Talk Radio

Gerry Prokopowicz
Civil War
Abraham Lincoln
Gettysburg
American Civil War
Civil War History
Reconstruction
Slavery
Civil War Video Games
Emancipation Proclamation
Antietam
An Unholy Traffic: Slave Trading In the Civil War South
Union Soldiers
Civil War Graves
Virginia
Union Army
History Education
Gravesites and Commemoration
Battle Of Fair Oaks
Veterans
Confederate Army

CWTR is a weekly, hour long, intenet-based talk radio show hosted by Gerry Prokopowicz of East Carolina University. Each week, Gerry interviews leading historians, authors, enthusiasts, etc. on all things Civil War related.

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Latest Episodes

Karl L. Rubis and Timothy M. Gilhool (CASCOM Command Historians), Teaching the Civil War to Todays Officers

David A. Powell, author of "The Atlanta Campaign: Volume 3: From the Chattahoochee to Peach Tree Creek, June 28 to July 20, 1864."

Angela M. Zombek, author of "Penitentiaries, Punishment, and Military Prisons: Familiar Responses to an Extraordinary Crisis during the American Civil War."

David S. Reynolds, author of "Two Ships: Jamestown 1619, Plymouth 1620, and the Struggle for the Soul of America."

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Recent Guests

Angela M. Zombek
Author of Penitentiaries, Punishment, and Military Prisons, Familiar Responses to an Extraordinary Crisis During the American Civil War
UNCW / Author
Episode: 2306-Angela M. Zombek-Penitentiaries, Punishment, and Military Prisons: Familiar Responses to an Extraordinary Crisis during the American Civil War
David S. Reynolds
Professor, author of Two Ships
Graduate Center, City University of New York
Episode: 2305-David S. Reynolds-Two Ships: Jamestown 1619, Plymouth 1620, and the Struggle for the Soul of America
David A. Welker
Author of Now I am With the Invalids, The Veteran Reserve Corps in America's Civil War
Casemate (publisher)
Episode: 2304-David A. Welker-Now I am With the Invalids: The Veteran Reserve Corps in Americas Civil War
Robert Gudmestad
Author of The Devil's Own Purgatory, United States Mississippi River Squadron in the Civil War
Colorado State University (as described in the episode)
Episode: 2303-Robert H. Gudmestad-The Devils Own Purgatory: The United States Mississippi River Squadron in the Civil War
Anne Sarah Rubin
Author of Through the Heart of Dixie, Sherman's March and America
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (at time of book)
Episode: 2302-Anne Sarah Rubin-Through the Heart of Dixie: Shermans March and America
Paul Quigley
Author of The Man Behind the Cane, Preston Brooks, Political Violence and the Road to the Civil War
Virginia Tech
Episode: 2301-Paul Quigley-The Man Behind the Cane: Preston Brooks, Political Violence, and the Road to the Civil War
Theodore P. Savas
Publisher/Editor, Savas-Beatie
Savas-Beatie
Episode: 2231-Chris Bryan and Theodore Savas-The Chancellorsville Papers and more
M. Christopher Bryan
Compiler/Editor
Savas-Beatie
Episode: 2231-Chris Bryan and Theodore Savas-The Chancellorsville Papers and more
Steve Gowler
Author of Thoughts That Burned, William Goodell, Human Rights, and the Abolition of American Slavery
Author and historian
Episode: 2230-Steve Gowler-Thoughts That Burned: William Goodell, Human Rights, and the Abolition of American Slavery

Host

Gerry Prokopowicz
Host of Civil War Talk Radio

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 326 ratings
  • Trouble Staying on Topic

    Civil War Talk Radio has excellent shows with amazing guest! Gerry has trouble getting to and staying on topic. Large amounts of the show have nothing to do with the subject matter. With that being said, the history itself is amazing!

    Apple Podcasts
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    marcstephen
    United Statesa year ago
  • Very good podcast

    Great history podcast 🎊🎊🎊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matthew.podcadtlistener
    United Statesa year ago
  • Ignore the Bad Reviews

    Seriously, ignore the bad reviews. I just read them all myself and they boil down to “he [the host] is injecting his politics into the show,” or “this show is too political.” No, it is not too political.

    Furthermore, the Civil War is the true founding of this nation—ground zero for almost any issue the country faces today can be found in the Civil War Era. Of course politics will come up when talking about the Civil War of all subjects, or when a president decides to cut all funding to Voice of... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SouthernUnionist
    United Statesa year ago
  • Unfortunate

    I used to love this show. I came here for the history. Enjoyed the host as well. Unfortunately, you are seemingly injecting more and more politics into this which I am not enjoying. I came first the history and find myself leaving because of politics.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Lodiarmy
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Thanks for all the interesting history

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rich Houston
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners describe the show as consistently insightful with strong guests and solid historical depth.
The show is viewed as essential listening for Civil War enthusiasts and students of history, with many citing useful book recommendations and archival perspectives.
Some reviews note politics or contemporary issues creeping into discussions, while others emphasize balanced, nuanced conversations and engaging questions.
Feedback often calls for tighter focus or fewer ads, but praise the host's knowledge and ability to extract useful insights from guests.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

2306-Angela M. Zombek-Penitentiaries, Punishment, and Military Prisons: Familiar Responses to an Extraordinary Crisis during the American Civil War
Q: Did Civil War prisoners have to do forced labor?
Yes, military prisoners could be required to work, and in some cases this work was used to improve the prison itself, or to support the captor's operations, reflecting a tension between penitentiary labor traditions and wartime needs.
2306-Angela M. Zombek-Penitentiaries, Punishment, and Military Prisons: Familiar Responses to an Extraordinary Crisis during the American Civil War
Q: How did pre-war penitentiaries influence wartime military prisons?
Pre-war penitentiaries established a framework of solitary confinement, inmate labor, and religious and educational instruction, which wartime authorities adapted for military prisons, though often with different goals such as cost-saving and loyalty considerations rather than long-term rehabilitation.
2304-David A. Welker-Now I am With the Invalids: The Veteran Reserve Corps in Americas Civil War
Q: How did the selection and entry standards work to curb abuse and pass-the-trash transfers?
Fry required officers and surgeons to sign a binding document swearing they would meet strict standards and then raised comprehensive physical, moral, and capability criteria to ensure the corps would serve as a legitimate military unit rather than a dumping ground.
2304-David A. Welker-Now I am With the Invalids: The Veteran Reserve Corps in Americas Civil War
Q: Who came up with the idea of employing these soldiers in ways that could help the Army without actually having to carry a musket and march 20 miles a day?
James Fry, though not the first to suggest the concept, was the first to implement it on a national scale, proposing the Invalid Corps to manage the crisis of wounded soldiers while maintaining military utility; he gained flexibility by appealing to the War Department and adapting the program to national needs.
2305-David S. Reynolds-Two Ships: Jamestown 1619, Plymouth 1620, and the Struggle for the Soul of America
Q: What is your view on whether the Mayflower and Puritan traditions can prevail in the United States today?
While optimistic about the durability of American democratic ideals, Reynolds argues that unity is unlikely to be total; the country may continue to experience cultural battles, but he believes the constitutional framework can outlast ongoing divisions.

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What is Civil War Talk Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A historically focused interview show that features scholarly discussions with historians, authors, and researchers about Civil War topics, archival publishing, battlefield analysis, and memory. Episodes cover publishing processes for major scholarly projects, deep dives into battles, regimental histories, Confederate and Union leadership, as well as the role of medicine, photography, and material culture in Civil War studies. The tone blends seminar-style questioning with accessible storytelling, often weaving in maps, primary sources, and anecdotes from researchers while spotlighting new books and archival finds. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on primary-source depth, rigor in interpretation, and a steady stream of author and acade... more

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Recent guests on Civil War Talk Radio include:

1. Angela M. Zombek
2. David S. Reynolds
3. David A. Welker
4. Robert Gudmestad
5. Anne Sarah Rubin
6. Paul Quigley
7. Theodore P. Savas
8. M. Christopher Bryan

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