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Andre White
Civil Rights Movement
Ronald Reagan
Donald Trump
World War II
Racism
Jim Crow
Martin Luther King Jr.
United States
Wilmington Insurrection
Juneteenth
Medical Racism
Civil War
Abraham Lincoln
Jim Crow Laws
J. Edgar Hoover
John F. Kennedy
Reparations
North Carolina
Nat Turner
Haitian Revolution

Redacted (verb): censor or obscure for legal or security purposes. [REDACTED] History is a show where we can have real, unfiltered conversations about the things that SOME FOLK don't want us to talk about. This is where we will huddle around the campfire and tell the stories of people that the textbooks forgot. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! If you want to support the show, come join the Pat... more

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On today's episode of the Redacted History Podcast, I sat down with April Verrett, the President of The Service Employees International Union (SEIU), a worker's union of over 2 million strong that are working tirelessly for a better tomorrow.

We dis... more

Over the course of the last 130 years, the United States government has gone into other countries, toppled their governments, instigated wars, assassinated leaders, and much more. And they’ll tell you it was to protect our freedoms. But what’s the tr... more

You have most likely heard of the genocide in Palestine or the United States current war with Iran. But did you know that one of the driving forces behind both of these things is the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu? Do you know who he is... more

On the Fourth of July 2026, 18 year old Nolan Wells disappeared on Horn Island, an island off the coast of Mississippi, without a trace. There were Snapchat messages deleted, his "friends" were acting paranoid, and no one would give any answers. Two... more

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Recent Guests

April Verrett
President of the Service Employees International Union and labor movement leader
Service Employees International Union
Episode: Worker Rights Are Voting Rights w/ SEIU President April Verrett
Essie Mae Washington-Williams
Daughter of Strom Thurmond, black, public figure in the narrative
Self, represented by her memoir and public statements
Episode: America's Biggest Hypocrite: Strom Thurmond's Black Daughter
Rashaad Pritchett
Housekeeping aide and union advocate involved in the historic Kaiser Permanente strike.
SEIU-UHW
Episode: The History of Unions in the United States with Rashaad Pritchett of SEIU-UHW
Matias Reyes
A serial rapist and robber who confessed to the crime for which the Central Park Five were wrongfully convicted.
Episode: Exonerated: The Case of the Central Park Jogger Part 3

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.6k ratings
  • Frustratingly Excellent!

    I recommend this podcast to every single person I know. Accurate history is hard to swallow, but more than ever NECESSARY TO LEARN.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GarGonzaz
    United States9 days ago
  • Great History delivered every time!

    From the storytelling to the untold stories this podcast delivers and educates in a very entertaining way. Keep it up because the world needs what you have to offer.

    Audible
    5
    Gibson
    United States12 days ago
  • Truth is vital

    You say the hard things out loud. I always learn something valuable when I listen. This is a podcast that delivers honest information and I’m often forced to interrogate what I think I know or knew. I’m so grateful redacted history exists!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trixieecho
    United States18 days ago
  • Finally, history is whole

    Every episode provides clear, straightforward information on important moments in history, filling in the pieces that always made our typical history lessons feel incomplete and biased.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chap&Hue
    United Statesa month ago
  • Truth is vital

    I always learn something valuable when I listen. This is a podcast that delivers honest information. I’m so grateful redacted history exists!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trixieecho
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners view the show as essential history with clear, bias-aware storytelling.
Audience notes this content challenges conventional schooling and is highly educational.
Many say episodes feel like watching a documentary style narrative with strong context.
Fans praise the host's voice and narration as compelling and memorable.

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#124
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#140
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#241
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Worker Rights Are Voting Rights w/ SEIU President April Verrett
Q: What is your final message to the American people and American workers as we go into this midterm season and beyond?
Verrett urges people not to see themselves as powerless, to use their votes and voices, and to organize collectively because workers win power together.
Worker Rights Are Voting Rights w/ SEIU President April Verrett
Q: How are worker rights and voting rights intersected? Where do those meet?
Verrett says they are inseparable because both concern who gets a say, and argues that economic and political power are connected.
What is Authoritarianism? w/ Tianna Mays of Democracy Defenders Action
Q: What's your advice for people who feel powerless to make a difference?
Tianna emphasizes the importance of voting, community activism, and raising awareness as critical actions for making a difference.
What is Authoritarianism? w/ Tianna Mays of Democracy Defenders Action
Q: What's your outlook on America post-Trump presidency?
Tianna maintains an optimistic view, suggesting that it presents an opportunity for rebuilding and strengthening systems.
What is Authoritarianism? w/ Tianna Mays of Democracy Defenders Action
Q: What is authoritarianism?
Tianna describes authoritarianism as rooted in fear, where those in power suppress dissent and create an atmosphere of fear to maintain control.

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Episodes consistently explore American history, politics, and culture through a provocative, narrative-driven lens. The show often examines forgotten or contested histories, racial justice, civil rights, and the social and political forces shaping policy and public memory. A standout is the host's strong, opinionated storytelling combined with deep contextual research, cross-episode consistency, and provocative angles that spark debate while educating listeners. This mix makes it appealing to curious, history-minded audiences who want nuanced perspectives and want to challenge textbook narratives.

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