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For the Ages: A History Podcast

The New York Historical
Civil War
Abraham Lincoln
American Revolution
George Washington
Reconstruction
Elizabeth Taylor
John Adams
Lyndon B. Johnson
Civil Rights
Thomas Jefferson
American Revolutionary War
Theodore Roosevelt
Democracy
Civil Rights Movement
Slavery
World War II
John F. Kennedy
CRISPR
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Women's Suffrage Movement

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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Over the course of her 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II met and worked with thirteen American presidents—more than any other American or foreign leader. Journalist Susan Page sits down with David M. Rubenstein to discuss how, over nearly th... more

The 2024 presidential election cycle upended norms and expectations across the American electorate, with over 40% of Hispanic voters casting their ballots for Donald Trump. Reflecting on this unprecedented political moment, historian Geraldo Cadava e... more

The story of the 1929 stock market crash and the Great Depression that followed goes far beyond the events of “Black Tuesday.” New York Times bestselling author Andrew Ross Sorkin joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss the speculation, greed, and ignor... more

One hundred and fifty years before the events of January 7, 2021, the 1872 Louisiana gubernatorial election—arguably the most contentious in American history, with both parties claiming corruption and neither candidate conceding—led to racial violenc... more

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Susan Page
DC Bureau Chief for USA Today and author of The Queen and Her Presidents
USA Today
Episode: The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History
Geraldo Cadava
Professor of history at Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Episode: The Hispanic Republican: The Shaping of an American Political Identity, from Nixon to Trump
Andrew Ross Sorkin
Award-winning journalist and author of 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History and How It Shattered a Nation
Author, Journalist
Episode: 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History--and How It Shattered a Nation
Dana Bash
CNN anchor and interview guest, co-author
CNN
Episode: America’s Deadliest Election: The Cautionary Tale of the Most Violent Election in American History
David Fisher
Co-author of America's Deadliest Election
Episode: America’s Deadliest Election: The Cautionary Tale of the Most Violent Election in American History
Fareed Zakaria
Television host, best-selling author, and foreign policy commentator
CNN, GPS
Episode: Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present
Rick Atkinson
Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and historian
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian; author of The Fate of the Day trilogy
Episode: The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780
Tiya Miles
Professor of History at Harvard University, author of Night Flyer, Harriet Tubman and the Faith Dreams of a Free People
Harvard University
Episode: Night Flyer: Harriet Tubman and the Faith Dreams of a Free People
Ron Chernow
Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer and writer of Mark Twain biography
Author, Mark Twain biography by Henry Holt & Co.
Episode: Mark Twain

Host

David Rubenstein
Host of the series; renowned interviewer of historians and public intellectuals.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 451 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 Statesa year 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 States2 years ago
  • Outstanding

    An informative podcast of the highest caliber

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bassquade
    United States2 years 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 States2 years 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 States2 years ago

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Feedback highlights high-quality scholarship and engaging storytelling, though a few listeners wish for longer episodes or sharper interviewing style.
Many praise the breadth of topics and accessible depth, with some calling for more provocative or follow-up questions.
Listeners appreciate the host's preparation and the caliber of guests.

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The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History
Q: Were there any presidents who seemed to have a uniquely challenging relationship with the Queen?
Jimmy Carter stands out due to the infamous kiss incident and the perception of a cooler relationship, while Nixon's efforts to secure a state visit were managed carefully by the Palace amid Watergate, showing the complexity of royal diplomacy under pressure.
The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History
Q: What are some defining moments that illustrate the Queen's influence over U.S.-Britain relations?
Key moments include the Eisenhower meeting, early wartime diplomacy, and the later presidencies where personal trust and informal interactions supplemented formal diplomacy, such as the Reagan correspondence and the Carter kiss incident that underscored meticulous protocol.
The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History
Q: How did Queen Elizabeth manage to stay above political fray while maintaining strong ties with U.S. presidents?
She relied on ceremonial grace, consistent protocol, and a deep, non-confrontational personal diplomacy that emphasized shared interests, like horses and statecraft, rather than overt political confrontations, allowing long-term rapport to flourish.
Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present
Q: What makes someone a memorable interviewer or leader in international affairs?
A memorable figure combines deep knowledge with the ability to see issues from multiple perspectives, negotiate effectively, and implement complex plans, as exemplified by Kissinger's negotiation style and Roosevelt's systemic vision.
Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present
Q: Which leaders or moments most shaped postwar international order?
Franklin Roosevelt played a pivotal role by articulating an open world economy and the rules-based system, while others like Kissinger helped adapt that framework to real-world power dynamics; together they created an enduring—but evolving—global order.

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A history-focused interview series that features leading historians, authors, and cultural figures discussing American founding, leadership, and pivotal moments through in-depth conversations. Episodes commonly explore the Revolutionary era, presidential history, biographies, and cultural shifts, with a particular emphasis on primary sources, archival research, and long-form storytelling. Noteworthy elements include deep scholarly context delivered through accessible dialogue and connections to contemporary debates in citizenship and governance. The show tends to attract listeners who are curious about how history informs today's political and cultural landscape, with a penchant for well-researched narratives and expert perspectives.

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4. Dana Bash
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6. Fareed Zakaria
7. Rick Atkinson
8. Tiya Miles

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