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History As It Happens

Martin Di Caro
Donald Trump
Myanmar
Political Violence
Palestine
Israel
Joe Biden
Lyndon Johnson
International Law
Chennault Affair
Economic Nationalism
Great Depression
Pro-Democracy Movement
Civil War
Aung San Suu Kyi
Military Junta
Hamas
War Crimes
United Nations
Self-Determination
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 and access to the entire podcast catalog: historyasithappens.supercast.com/

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Recent Guests

Alex Aviña
Historian specializing in U.S.-Latin American relations.
Episode: Special Ep: Trump, Kidnapping Maduro, and Venezuela's Oil
Ken Hughes
Historian and author of Chasing Shadows and Fatal Politics, specializing in Nixon's corruption.
Miller Center at the University of Virginia
Episode: Best of HAIH: Enemies Lists
Benjamin Louis Rolsky
Historian and author of 'The Rise and Fall of the Religious Left'
Episode: Bonus Ep! Remembering 'Meathead': Rob Reiner's Amazing Career
Fredrik Logevall
Harvard University historian, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Embers of War
Harvard University
Episode: The Riddle of Robert McNamara
David Silverman
Historian and author, discusses King Philip's War and its implications in American history
George Washington University
Episode: King Philip's War
Dan Ephron
Former journalist for Reuters and executive editor of Foreign Policy, author of 'Killing a King: The Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin and the Remaking of Israel.'
Foreign Policy
Episode: Assassinating Rabin / Killing Peace
Trita Parsi
Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, expert on US-Iranian relations and Middle Eastern geopolitics.
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Episode: Bonus Ep! MBS Comes to Washington
Lindsay Chervinsky
Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library and author.
George Washington Presidential Library
Episode: Presidents vs. the Press
Kevin Levin
Historian and writer focused on Civil War memory and history
Author of A Glorious Fate, The Life and Legacy of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw
Episode: 'Glory' and the Real Robert Gould Shaw

Host

Martin DeCaro
Host of the podcast and a journalist with a focus on historical narratives and current events discussions.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 108 ratings
  • 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.

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    Rebar3
    United Statesa month ago
  • Leftie bias

    Didn't realize history is left handed

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    1
    GGSANE
    United States3 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 States9 months ago
  • Simply the best

    The best questions, the best guests, the best insights into the world that we live in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Janoshik
    Germany9 months ago
  • Such intelligent analysis !

    America needs more of this.

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    Santa Fe Guero
    United States2 years ago

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Marwan Barghouti and the Crisis of Palestinian Nationalism
Q: Why in your estimation was he not released by the Netanyahu government?
His continued detention is due to what he represents to Palestinians, making him a hugely popular figure, and the Netanyahu government does not want a Palestinian leader who could unify and negotiate a conflict-ending deal with Israel.
Marwan Barghouti and the Crisis of Palestinian Nationalism
Q: So does anyone know what he stands for now? What can we safely assume to be his ideas anymore?
Khaled Elgindy mentions that traditionally, he has been a supporter of a two-state solution and diplomatic processes with Israel, and he has many admirers among Palestinians and Israeli elites.
Who Was James Garfield?
Q: Why does James Garfield matter?
Garfield represents the tragedy of a morally upright leader whose potential was cut short, which serves as a reminder of how individuals can influence politics and history despite systemic issues.
Who Was James Garfield?
Q: What was the state of the country in 1880? What was national morale like?
The country was in a state of transition, moving from agriculture to industrial work amidst massive immigration and corruption, with a high morale among the wealthy but struggles for many Americans.
Bonus Ep! Peace, Putin Style
Q: What do you think President Putin wants from the peace talks?
Putin still aims to take all of Ukraine, possibly seeking a pause to rearm and exploit divisions in the West.

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2. Ken Hughes
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5. David Silverman
6. Dan Ephron
7. Trita Parsi
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