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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
Harriet Tubman

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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Steve Gowler, author of "Thoughts That Burned: William Goodell, Human Rights, and the Abolition of American Slavery."

Jared Peatman, author of "A Hell of a Regiment: To Gettysburg and Beyond with the Twentieth Maine."

W. Fitzhugh Brundage, author of "A Fate Worse than Hell: American Prisoners of the Civil War."

James A. Goecker, author of "Hoosier Spies and Horse Marines: A History of the Third Indiana Cavalry, East Wing."

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Recent Guests

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
Jared Peatman
Author of A Hell of a Regiment to Gettysburg and Beyond with the 20th Maine
Author/Historian
Episode: 2229-Jared Peatman-A Hell of a Regiment: To Gettysburg and Beyond with the Twentieth Maine
W. Fitzhugh Brundage
Author of A Fate Worse Than Hell, American Prisoners of the Civil War
University professor/author
Episode: 2228-W. Fitzhugh Brundage-A Fate Worse than Hell: American Prisoners of the Civil War
James A. Goecker
Author of Hoosier Spies and Horse Marines, A History of the Third Indiana Cavalry East Wing
McFarland (publisher)
Episode: 2227-James A. Goecker-Hoosier Spies and Horse Marines: A History of the Third Indiana Cavalry, East Wing
Joseph Michael Boslet
Author of Little Round Top at Gettysburg, A Reassessment of July 2nd, 1863
Author, Historian
Episode: 2226-Joseph Michael Boslet-Little Round Top at Gettysburg: A Reassessment of July 2, 1863
Kenneth Noe
Author of Abraham Lincoln and the Heroic Legend, Reconsidering Lincoln as Commander-in-Chief
Author, historian
Episode: 2225-Kenneth Noe-Abraham Lincoln and the Heroic Legend: Reconsidering Lincoln as Commander in Chief
Aaron Sheehan-Dean
Author of Fighting with the Past, How 17th Century History Shaped the American Civil War
Louisiana State University (mentioned as the host's interview subject)
Episode: 2224-Aaron Sheehan-Dean-Fighting with the Past: How Seventeenth-Century History Shaped the American Civil War
J. Mark Powell
Author of Witness to War, The Story of the Civil War Told by Those Who Lived It
Author
Episode: 2223-J. Mark Powell-Witness to War: The Story of the Civil War Told By Those Who Lived It
Benjamin L. Cwayna
Author of The Invincible 12th, The 12th South Carolina Infantry of the Gregg-McGowan Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia
Author, The Invincible 12th
Episode: 2222-Benjamin Cwayna-The Invincible Twelfth: The 12th South Carolina Infantry of the Gregg-McGowan Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia

Host

Gerry Prokopowicz
Host of Civil War Talk Radio

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 327 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!

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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
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    Lodiarmy
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast

    Thanks for all the interesting history

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rich Houston
    United Statesa year ago

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Some criticisms note political commentary from the host, with mixed reception.
Listeners appreciate the depth and breadth of guest expertise.
Thoughtful interviews with strong guests and solid historical discussion.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

2229-Jared Peatman-A Hell of a Regiment: To Gettysburg and Beyond with the Twentieth Maine
Q: You mentioned new research on the postwar era; what are the key findings about veterans' lives and how their stories were constructed after the war?
The book explores how veterans' postwar professions, health issues, and the creation of wartime narratives through speeches, monuments, and published accounts shaped enduring public memory and understanding of the 20th Maine.
2229-Jared Peatman-A Hell of a Regiment: To Gettysburg and Beyond with the Twentieth Maine
Q: Is the 20th Maine getting modern publicity, or is it mainly through the Killer Angels and film that people remember the unit?
There is evidence that soldiers and the public were aware of the events beyond the movie, with debates in newspapers and later historiography indicating ongoing public engagement beyond film adaptations.
2227-James A. Goecker-Hoosier Spies and Horse Marines: A History of the Third Indiana Cavalry, East Wing
Q: Can you explain why the East Wing and West Wing distinction mattered for the Third Indiana Cavalry?
The East Wing and West Wing were two halves of the same regiment formed from companies along the Ohio River, initially operating separately but ultimately understood as parts of a single regiment with shared identity and missions in different theaters.
2223-J. Mark Powell-Witness to War: The Story of the Civil War Told By Those Who Lived It
Q: What do you do when you're not writing about the Civil War?
He describes being semi-self-employed as an author and editor/writer for several online publications, with the book release adding a fourth job.

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A thoughtful history-focused program featuring interviews with historians, authors, and scholars who delve into Civil War topics, memory, and interpretation. Episodes typically explore military campaigns, leadership, preservation, and cultural memory, often weaving primary sources, battlefield archaeology, and historiography into accessible conversations. The show frequently highlights niche regiments, controversial reinterpretations, and connections between 19th-century events and modern discussions, making it a good fit for listeners who value rigorous research presented in a conversational style.

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1. Steve Gowler
2. Jared Peatman
3. W. Fitzhugh Brundage
4. James A. Goecker
5. Joseph Michael Boslet
6. Kenneth Noe
7. Aaron Sheehan-Dean
8. J. Mark Powell

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