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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
Aung San Suu Kyi
Civil War
Military Junta
Pro-Democracy Movement
United Nations
War Crimes
Hamas
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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President Donald Trump is not the first president to consider seizing Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf. Forty-six years ago, Jimmy Carter and his national security team... more

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The destruction of Palestinian society in Gaza is not over. More than five months after the ceasefire, Israel continues to kill Palestinians in airstrikes while restricting food ... more

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Israel is at war in Lebanon again, displacing a million Lebanese from their homes in the southern ... more

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One of the world's longest ruling autocrats, the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in an Israeli ai... more

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Recent Guests

Roham Alvandi
Associate Professor of International History and Director of the Iranian History Initiative, London School of Economics and Political Science
London School of Economics and Political Science
Episode: Khamenei's Revolution
Brandon Buck
Aviable historian, research fellow at the Cato Institute on foreign policy
Cato Institute
Episode: Peace Through Strength? War Is Our Gospel
Vali Nasr
Professor of International Affairs and Middle East Studies at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
Johns Hopkins SAIS
Episode: Bonus Ep! Misunderstanding Iran
Howard Eisenstat
Historian, expert on Turkish studies
St. Lawrence University; Stockholm University Institute of Turkish Studies
Episode: Bonus Ep! Turkey-Iran-Israel
Jack El-Hai
Magazine writer and nonfiction author, author of The Nazi and the Psychiatrist
Author, The Nazi and the Psychiatrist
Episode: Douglas Kelley's Warning From Nuremberg
Alan Taylor
Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, Professor Emeritus at the University of Virginia
University of Virginia
Episode: America250! Origins of American Empire
Nina Khrushcheva
Historian and contributor to Project Syndicate
The New School
Episode: Four Years of War: Late Putinism
Justin Logan
Director of Defense and Foreign Policy Studies at the Cato Institute
Cato Institute
Episode: Bonus Ep! Iran War Madness
Liana Fix
Historian and political scientist, teaching at Georgetown University, senior fellow for Europe at the Council on Foreign Relations
Georgetown University and Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: German Hegemony

Host

Martin DeCaro
Host of History As It Happens; recurrent presence across episodes with historical storytelling and interview-led analysis.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 109 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 States4 months ago
  • Leftie bias

    Didn't realize history is left handed

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    GGSANE
    United States6 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.

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    1970 Marco
    United Statesa year ago
  • Simply the best

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Janoshik
    Germanya year ago
  • Such intelligent analysis !

    America needs more of this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Santa Fe Guero
    United States2 years ago

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Shows strong historical grounding with timely angles on current events.

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You Say You Want a Coalition?
Q: But Professor Engel, how does Bush go from, well, who cares about Kuwait, to we now have to get an international coalition to expel Saddam Hussein from Kuwait militarily?
Engel explains that Bush and his advisors framed the conflict as a test of the post–Cold War system, emphasizing UN legitimacy, international law, and coalition-building to prevent a unilateral action while ensuring a broad, multilateral effort.
Neoliberalism, Revisited
Q: Is the current moment a post-neoliberal moment, or is neoliberalism still shaping policy and practice?
The guest argues that we are in a messy, transitional period where neoliberal ideas persist alongside new forms of policy (industrial policy, strategic state intervention), making the landscape unstable and unclear.
Neoliberalism, Revisited
Q: What does that term even mean to ordinary working class Americans? Does it even have a meaning? How do you define it?
The guest explains that neoliberalism is a contested term with multiple meanings, emphasizing mobility of capital and the state's role in containing crises, while noting that the vocabulary to describe current economic conditions is still evolving.
Peace Through Strength? War Is Our Gospel
Q: When was the first time Peace Through Strength was used by a U.S. politician, and what did it mean then?
The discussion traces origins from Truman to Ford and Reagan, explaining how the slogan evolved from a general assertion to a political shorthand tied to a particular strategic posture.
Peace Through Strength? War Is Our Gospel
Q: What was the moment for you, or maybe the process that made you sour on the whole endeavor?
Buck recalls a specific town in Ghazni and later changes in Afghanistan that crystallized his doubts about the feasibility and consequences of the war, leading to a more skeptical view of interventionism.

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What is History As It Happens about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers historical analysis from top scholars, pairing archival audio with expert interviews to connect past events to today's headlines. Episodes frequently explore geopolitics, military history, law and accountability, and the origins of political systems, often featuring historians who unpack complex issues with archival context and present-day implications. Notable strengths include a consistently high-caliber guest roster, rigorous historical framing, and timely discussions that balance narrative with critical analysis, making it valuable for listeners who want deeper, context-rich perspectives on current events. A potential differentiator is the blend of archival material with contemporary scholarship, which can yield unique... more

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6. Alan Taylor
7. Nina Khrushcheva
8. Justin Logan

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