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History As It Happens

Martin Di Caro
Donald Trump
Russia
Ukraine
United States
Israel
Cold War
Iran
Vietnam War
Democracy
NATO
American Revolution
Gaza
Trumpism
Fascism
Hamas
China
Vladimir Putin
Genocide
Venezuela
Richard Nixon

Discover how the past shapes the present with the best historians in the world. Everything happening today comes from something, somewhere. History As It Happens features interviews with today's top scholars and thinkers, interwoven with audio from history's archive. Subscribe for ad-free episodes, early access, and bonus content. historyasithappens.supercast.com/

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The world is aflame with endless wars and racial strife. Some societies are tearing themselves apart as mass migration fuels a nationalist backlash. Since the nineteenth century, ethnic nationalism has been a potent force, galvanizing peoples — imagi... more

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This is the 70th year of Sudanese independence, but there is little to celebrate and much to lament as the country continues to tear itself apa... more

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The precarious international consensus on nuclear non-proliferation is cracking. The Trump administration announced a civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia — lon... more

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President Trump seems helpless. All the bombs and missiles he flings at Iran cannot solve his problems — problems he created by attacking Iran on the magical belief tha... more

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Recent Guests

Maya Kornberg
Senior research fellow at NYU Law's Brennan Center for Justice and author of Stuck
New York University / Brennan Center for Justice
Episode: Congress' Slide Into Irrelevance
Michael Kimmage
Historian and author of Liberties essay on Moby-Dick and Democracy
Kennan Institute, Washington
Episode: Moby-Dick and Democracy
Alan Taylor
Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Virginia; two-time Pulitzer Prize winner; author of American Revolutions, A Continental History, 1750 to 1804
University of Virginia
Episode: America250! Day in the Life of a Soldier
David Bobb
President and CEO of the Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute
Episode: Martin at the Movies: "Young Washington"
Jon Erwin
Director of Young Washington, filmmaker
The Wonder Project
Episode: Martin at the Movies: "Young Washington"
Doug Bradburn
President and CEO of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon
Episode: Martin at the Movies: "Young Washington"
William Franklin Miller
Actor portraying Young George Washington
Film production
Episode: Martin at the Movies: "Young Washington"
Hal Brands
Historian and biographer, University of Texas
University of Texas
Episode: America250! George Washington's World
Jeremy Suri
Historian at the LBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin; writes the Democracy of Hope newsletter
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: What a Time To Be an American: The Bicentennial

Host

Martin De Caro
Host of History As It Happens

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 109 ratings
  • Misunderstood Russian hour with Anatol Lievan

    Di Caro strikes me as someone who never questions the algorithms that dominate his post-Iraq “restrainer” worldview. Anatol Lievan’s first move was to make an equivalence between the Monroe Doctrine and Russia’s ongoing genocidal war in Ukraine (yes Martin, Russian imperialism from Czar Alexander to Stalin has attempted to eradicate Ukrainian culture by killing its writers, starving its farmers, and making illegal the Ukrainian language). Lievan does it on purpose, but I expect you to at least g... more

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    JanMasaryk
    United States18 days ago
  • Best history-based podcast.

    This is a fantastic podcast. Always timely w/ needed insight from guests that are sought after in their respective fields. And Martin actually believes that history can teach up something. An idea I fully embrace.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andre Hollings
    United States5 months ago
  • Ads Louder than the Content

    I don’t necessarily mind ads, but I will not listen to the content when the ads are significantly louder than the content, as they are here. Too bad.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Rebar3
    United States8 months ago
  • Leftie bias

    Didn't realize history is left handed

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    GGSANE
    United States10 months ago
  • Refreshingly relevant

    Often addresses historical topics having parallels and relevance to issues of today. Has reputable historians as guests. They know and respect him. He does thorough homework. Brings up concepts from their books as well as from other famous historians, and yet presents it concisely. Makes for extremely interesting discussions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1970 Marco
    United Statesa year ago

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High quality interviews with top historians and scholars.
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Guests are deeply knowledgeable and bring thoughtful historical context.
The show is praised for its thorough, well-researched discussions and clear explanations.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Congress' Slide Into Irrelevance
Q: From your book, what are the most enduring reforms from the 1974 Watergate class?
The Watergate class brought process changes that made it easier for freshmen to gain power, shifted committee assignments to be more responsive to new members, and increased opportunities for younger legislators to rise—while also highlighting the need for stronger checks on executive power and better institutional resilience.
Roger Griffin, From Fascism to Trumpism
Q: How have your personal experiences and relationships influenced your research on fascism?
Griffin shares how his Italian wife, language studies, and living near sites of historical violence shaped his empathy and understanding of how culture, language, and politics intersect in fascist movements and their modern echoes.
Roger Griffin, From Fascism to Trumpism
Q: What was the state of fascism studies when you started, and how did your approach differ?
He describes the fragmentation of theories about fascism, the lack of consensus, and how his linguistically informed approach—reading fascist writings in their own languages—helped him synthesize a theory that later influenced his books and teaching.
Roger Griffin, From Fascism to Trumpism
Q: Do you think Trump qualifies as a fascist, and how do you handle this label in academic discourse?
Griffin acknowledges the emotive pull of labeling and argues that, strictly forensically, the term may not accurately describe Trump, but he understands why people use it; he emphasizes precise language and cautions against conflating populism with fascism while recognizing the danger populism poses.
Roger Griffin, From Fascism to Trumpism
Q: How did you come to define palingenesis, and why is it important for understanding fascism?
He explains palingenesis as a cyclical pattern of decline and rebirth that fascists use to legitimize their vision, and his discovery of palingenetic terminology came from studying multiple fascist movements and languages, enabling a unifying concept that clarifies why fascists mobilize around myths of renewal.

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History-focused discussions with leading historians and policy analysts, exploring how past events shape current politics and society. Episodes cover topics from revolutions and regime change to strategic bombing and Middle East conflicts, often pairing archival audio with expert analysis for nuanced context. Noteworthy is a consistent emphasis on rigorous scholarship, critical examination of widely held narratives, and a civic-educational thrust that encourages public engagement with history. The show tends to feature researchers and professors from prestigious institutions, offering deep dives that appeal to listeners who want well-sourced, context-rich perspectives on current events through a historical lens.

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4. David Bobb
5. Jon Erwin
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7. William Franklin Miller
8. Hal Brands

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