Revisionist History: The Staten Island Problem
Pushkin IndustriesOn the 250th anniversary of the United States, Revisionist History investigates the overlooked story of what was, at the time, the biggest secession movement in the U.S. since the Civil War.
A movement that took place on a small island miles out to sea from New York City. An early example of the politics of resentment that dominates America today. What do you do when a democracy looks like it’s ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 221 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureHistory | |||
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After Ben's Staten Island summer, he sat down with The Dollop hosts, comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds, to examine Staten Island during the Revolutionary War. Ben, Dave, and Gareth dive into an extremely niche topic in history.
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United States11 days ago - Mixed Bag
There are episodes and series I thoroughly enjoy and find deeply meaningful , i.e. The Alabama Murders, Zootopia, etc... but there has been a trend towards using stories as political catspaws that strike me as a bit self gratifying and intellectually lazy.
Apple Podcasts3The FederalistUnited States21 days ago - The show is in steep decline
The first 10 or so seasons were excellent. But now we get more sample episodes of other podcasts than we do the actual show, and when it is the actual show, it’s just not that good anymore. Since Malcolm has gotten hands off, it has really gone downhill. The latest “episode” which is just another podcast being played under this banner, is more compelling than the whole Staten Island series but, my God, balances the levels.
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Malcolm has a sick ideology and he misses no opportunity to forces it on us.
Apple Podcasts1ehsannnnnnnjwUnited Statesa month ago - Love this show!
This show is so well-researched; the people Ben interviews tell such a vivid and compelling story. Ben is a great host and draws perfectly appropriate parallels to contemporary factionalism. Reviewers complaining about political bias are, quite frankly, hallucinating.
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A historically focused, narrative-driven series examining Staten Island's 1990s secession movement and its lasting impact on New York City politics. Through archival audio, expert testimony, and personal recollections, episodes chart how neighborhood grievances intertwine with citywide leadership, crime, media framing, and cultural fingerprints—from Rudy Giuliani's rise to the Wu-Tang Clan era. A standout approach is the careful weaving of politics, identity, and place with rich storytelling, using a steady stream of archival voices to illuminate how a “forgotten borough” influenced national discourse. The series often features renowned observers and on-the-ground perspectives to frame larger questions about belonging, democracy, and memory... more
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