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For the Ages: A History Podcast

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Explore the rich and complex history of the United States and beyond. Produced by The New York Historical, host David M. Rubenstein engages the nation’s foremost historians and creative thinkers on a wide range of topics, including presidential biography, the nation’s founding, and the people who have shaped the American story. Learn more at nyhistory.org.

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The teenagers who made up the US Naval Academy class of 1940 arrived in Annapolis as boys on the eve of Hitler’s aggression and graduated as Europe collapsed, only to find themselves thrust into every major front of World War II, from Pearl Harbor to... more

History may be written by the victors, but it is illustrated by its painters, and perhaps few so famously or evocatively as John Trumbull—American Revolution army officer, spy, artist. In this conversation with David M. Rubenstein, Richard Brookhiser... more

Covering 2.2 million acres, Yellowstone National Park is a geographic behemoth and, as the birthplace of America’s national park system, a cultural giant as well. But since its official establishment in 1872, the bucolic lands have been the source of... more

Some of the most significant moments in American history have occurred over meals, as US presidents broke bread to strengthen alliances, diffuse tensions, and broker peace: Thomas Jefferson’s nation-building receptions; Richard Nixon’s practiced use ... more

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Craig Symonds
Author of Annapolis Goes to War, the Naval Academy Class of 1940 and its Trial by Fire in World War II
Episode: Annapolis Goes to War: The Naval Academy Class of 1940 and its Trial by Fire in World War II
Richard Brookhiser
Scholar of American history, historian, and editor of the National Review
Episode: Glorious Lessons: John Trumbull, Painter of the American Revolution
Randall Wilson
Author of A Place Called Yellowstone, The Epic History of the World's First National Park, and a professor in the Department of Environmental Studies at Gettysburg College.
Gettysburg College
Episode: A Place Called Yellowstone: The Epic History of the World’s First National Park
Amanda Vaill
Author of Pride and Pleasure, The Schuyler Sisters and An Age of Revolution
Episode: Pride and Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution
Ned Blackhawk
Professor of History and American Studies at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of US History
James Grant
Founder of Grant's Interest Rate Observer and author of Friends Until the End.
Grant's Interest Rate Observer
Episode: Friends Until the End: Edmund Burke and Charles Fox in the Age of Revolution
Robert Caro
A distinguished biographer, known for his work on American political figures, particularly Lyndon B. Johnson.
Episode: The Lyndon B. Johnson Years
Orville Vernon Burton
Distinguished professor of history at Clemson University
Clemson University
Episode: Justice Deferred: Race and the Supreme Court (RE-RELEASE)
Selwyn Vickers
President and CEO of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, expert on the reconstruction of the United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Episode: America’s Ongoing Reconstruction

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David M. Rubenstein
Host and distinguished interviewer known for his engaging discussions with notable historians and thought leaders, focusing on significant historical topics and figures.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 433 ratings
  • Good but not profound

    Clearly both Mr Rubinstein and his guests are v v smart but too often their insights are a bit too politically correct and trendy. I wish he would dig deeper into the topics

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Pj Phillips
    United States3 months ago
  • Love

    I’m not trained in politics or social justice, but we have reached a point where we must fully educate ourselves and this show does an excellent job of making the information bite sized. The only thing I would change is if you would put the guest name first in the episode title. I find I often forget who is speaking and then can’t easily see who it is. Otherwise I like everything about it especially the hosts friendly voice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Atelier Ashley
    United States10 months ago
  • Outstanding

    An informative podcast of the highest caliber

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bassquade
    United States10 months ago
  • Excellent Review of US History

    Such an informative & enjoyable podcast! I really appreciate the breadth of topics covered regarding US History.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MplsTodd
    United Statesa year ago
  • My #1 Podcast

    David Rubenstein provides the most comprehensive interview in each brief—easily digested—podcast. I am appreciative of all episodes and learn so much from each.

    Thank you to Mr. Rubenstein and all production staff!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SRSC12
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the intelligent and informative nature of the discussions, often noting the comprehensive coverage of American history.
Some feedback indicates a desire for deeper questioning and engagement during interviews, as some feel the host's questions can be somewhat predictable.
The choice of guests frequently draws praise for their expertise and insight, adding depth to the conversations.
Overall, the show is seen as educational, providing bite-sized yet substantive historical context, although there's criticism about the brevity of episodes and sound quality.

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Annapolis Goes to War: The Naval Academy Class of 1940 and its Trial by Fire in World War II
Q: What might you say is the takeaway from your research on this class?
They serve as a representative example of the greatest generation, embodying the sacrifices and dedication that helped the United States persevere in World War II.
Annapolis Goes to War: The Naval Academy Class of 1940 and its Trial by Fire in World War II
Q: How many members of the class of 1940 actually graduated and entered service?
Out of 750 who entered the academy, 456 graduated, and by the end of the war, a significant number had lost their lives in combat.
Annapolis Goes to War: The Naval Academy Class of 1940 and its Trial by Fire in World War II
Q: What do you think was the main reason the United States did well in naval warfare during World War II?
The ability of American industry to produce a large number of ships quickly was crucial, rather than just the quality of ships or commanders.
Annapolis Goes to War: The Naval Academy Class of 1940 and its Trial by Fire in World War II
Q: What specifically motivated you to write about the class of 1940?
The desire to examine the war through the eyes of junior officers, using a unique set of memoir archives left behind by the midshipmen of that class.
Pride and Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution
Q: Did she divorce him or what happened?
The divorce never happened in those days. Certainly not in those circles or very rarely.

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