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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
Military Junta
Aung San Suu Kyi
Hamas
Self-Determination
United Nations
War Crimes
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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Naghmeh Sohrabi
Professor of Middle East history and the director of research at the Crown Center for Middle East Studies at Brandeis University
Brandeis University
Episode: Wrath of the Ayatollahs
Mikkel Oleson
Senior researcher at the Danish Institute for International Studies
Danish Institute for International Studies
Episode: Why Greenland? FDR to Trump
Giuliano Garavini
A professor at Roma Tre University specializing in international history, decolonization, and energy history.
Roma Tre University
Episode: Bonus Ep! Understanding Oil
Julia Young
Historian and expert on Latin America
Catholic University
Episode: No Blood For Bananas
Jay Sexton
Historian and political and economic history expert at the University of Missouri
University of Missouri
Episode: Did You Say Monroe Doctrine? Oh, Donroe!
Dirk Moses
Historian teaching international relations
City College of New York
Episode: Hollowing Out Holocaust Memory
Omar McDoom
Genocide scholar at the London School of Economics
London School of Economics and Political Science
Episode: Hollowing Out Holocaust Memory
Alex Aviña
Historian specializing in U.S.-Latin American relations.
Episode: Special Ep: Kidnapping Maduro
David M. Kennedy
Professor Emeritus of History at Stanford, author of Freedom From Fear
Stanford University
Episode: Best of HAIH: Due Process? Executive Order 9066

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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 States2 months ago
  • Leftie bias

    Didn't realize history is left handed

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    GGSANE
    United States4 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 States10 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
    Germany10 months ago
  • Such intelligent analysis !

    America needs more of this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Santa Fe Guero
    United States2 years ago

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Critics occasionally raise concerns about perceived political bias in some episodes, though many others find the analysis well-balanced.
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Bonus Ep! International Gangsterism
Q: What do you mean by the credibility curse in this essay?
If a government lies consistently and creates falsehoods that are easily observable, it risks losing credibility both domestically and internationally.
Bonus Ep! International Gangsterism
Q: What is your take on his winding, meandering speech where he did say he's not going to use force to acquire Greenland?
That was the only really important thing in the speech and will, of course, be of tremendous relief to people in Denmark and Europe.
Wrath of the Ayatollahs
Q: How did the situation evolve after the revolution?
After the revolution, there was a period known as the 'Spring of Freedom' that quickly turned into a repressive civil war among various factions supporting Khomeini and those opposing his stance.
Wrath of the Ayatollahs
Q: What was Khomeini's vision for Iran?
Khomeini envisioned an Islamic republic governed under Islamic law, specifically the rule of the jurist, which he articulated in his lectures while in exile.
Wrath of the Ayatollahs
Q: How did the Iranian Revolution happen?
The revolution occurred due to a combination of political dissatisfaction, economic despair, and Khomeini's articulation of a vision for Iranian self-determination against the monarchy's ties with the West.

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