
Through a series of riveting, complex narratives, LONG SHADOW makes sense of what people know — and what they thought they knew — about the most pivotal moments in U.S. history, including Waco, Columbine, Y2K, 9/11, COVID-19, January 6, and beyond.
Hosted by Pulitzer-finalist historian, author, and journalist Garrett Graff, this Peabody-nominated podcast has been called “rigorous, authoritative,... more
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 35 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

Reacting in the middle of one nightmare, the U.S. government created another — an apparatus that in the wrong hands has become one of the most terrifying tools in the history of the country.
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I’m a big audio doc fan, and this podcast has blown my mind each season. From the 9/11 season to the latest about the internet, I can’t believe how many times it’s made me thought “This explains everything!” And it’s total ear candy, too — such great sound and production. Drop what you’re listening to and catch up on this sleeper!
Just finished episode 9. Eye-opening to trace the steps of our country for the past 25 years. Thought provoking, sobering, and brutally honest. So many lingering questions. Where will this all lead and what is the resolution ? Probably what the inhabitants of this land 250 years were asking.
Referring to the “Israel Hamas war” in 2026 is inexcusably cowardly.
I enjoyed listening as the episodes were released. The always leave me with a lot to think about. This latest bonus episode detailing the creation of CBP and ICE and looking at their current practices and issues is sobering.
It was a really good show, but lately it has obviously been pushing an agenda. I was excited to see a new episode until I realized it was basically a bad episode of TDS. It has been removed from my library and unfollowed.
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Long Shadow offers in-depth, narrative-driven explorations of pivotal moments in U.S. history, with a strong focus on how technology, media, and politics intersect. Recent seasons trace the internet's evolution, the rise of misinformation, cyber conflicts, and the social consequences of online culture, always anchored by rigorous research and expert storytelling. The show is notable for its award-winning journalism, prominent historians and reporters as hosts, and episodes that connect historical events to today's digital landscape, making complex topics accessible for listeners who want context for current debates about democracy, media, and technology.
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Long Shadow launched 5 years ago and published 35 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Long Shadow include:
1. Ashley Young
2. Michael Chertoff
3. Gil Kierlikowski
4. Raj Bhakta
5. Garrett Graff
6. Zoe Quinn
7. Donna Zuckerberg
8. Frances Haugen
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