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Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz, renowned political historians, invite you into their conversations with the most cutting edge and authoritative guests at the crossroads of political, history and the constitutional crisis.

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Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz discuss Sidney’s article in The Guardian, “Ken Paxton’s Christian identity politics obscure a history of scandal,” going deep into the origins of the religious righ movement founded by sexual abusers that created Pa... more

Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz, in part two of a two-part series, speak about the significance of parallels and lessons to be drawn from history, and interview Timothy Ryback on his new book, “53 Days: How Hitler Dismantled Democracy,” on Hitler ... more

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Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz, in part one of a two-part series, speak about the significance of parallels and lessons to be drawn from history, and interview Timothy Ryback on his new book, “53 Days: How Hitler Dismantled Democracy,” on how Hit... more

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Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz speak with Mike Podhorzer, former political director of the AFL-CIO, on what might happen in the midterm elections, the radicalization of the Republican Party, ICE and the Hispanic vote, and Trump’s desperation.

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Recent Guests

Timothy Ryback
World expert on this subject, author of 53 Days, How Hitler Dismantled Democracy
Institute for Historical Justice and Reconciliation (The Hague)
Episode: Historian Connects the Parallels Trump Feared the Most...
Mike Podhorzer
Former political director of the AFL-CIO; senior fellow at the Center for American Progress; chair of Defend Democracy Project
AFL-CIO; Center for American Progress; Defend Democracy Project
Episode: Trump in Desperation Mode as Senate Panic Sets In...
Jacob Weisberg
Author, political historian; discusses Profiles In Cowardice
Profiles In Cowardice
Episode: Big Law Pays the Price for Bending to Trump...
Susan Neiman
Director of Meritas; author and commentator on moral questions
Meritas
Episode: Trump's March of Evil Faces Its End?!?!
David Corn
Mother Jones Washington Bureau Chief, author of How Russia Won
Mother Jones
Episode: Trump's Russia Problem Only Gets Worse...
James Patterson
Professor of politics, Institute of American Civics; contributing editor at Law and Liberty
University of Tennessee; Law and Liberty
Episode: Trump Panics as Vance Undermines MAGA!??!
Thomas Howe
Member of James Madison program; lecturer at University Center for Human Values, Princeton
Princeton University
Episode: Trump Panics as Vance Undermines MAGA!??!
Kai Bird
Author of American Scoundrel: Roy Cohn's Dark Journey from Joe McCarthy to Donald Trump
Penguin/Knopf (publisher of American Scoundrel)
Episode: The Man Trump Lost When He Needed Him the Most...
Maggie Haberman
New York Times White House correspondent and CNN political analyst
The New York Times / CNN
Episode: Maggie Haberman Tells All on Trump's 2028 Scheme...

Hosts

Sean Wilentz
Co-host with a focus on historical context and political analysis, affiliated with The Court of History
Sidney Blumenthal
Host with a long-running presence, providing historical and political analysis

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 203 ratings
  • No histrionics, unlike other podcasts

    No histrionics, just plain unvarnished factual presentation and analysis. Appreciated.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dottler
    United Kingdom18 days ago
  • 9.6.26 roy cohn 1979 Biltmore hotel

    This also confirms to me about when reagan was running for office, his campaign mgr was roger ailes/yes the fox roger ailes & roger stone. Roger ailes asked reagan do you want to be a good guy or do you want to win? Reagan says he wants to win and we know how low that group of people will go and then to-date for moronic trump voters voting for all this corruption to be repeated by trump & co already for decades committing crimes back then & continuing that stench of corruption in 2016, 2020 & 20... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    midwestBlue
    United Statesa month ago
  • Roy Cohen

    Exceptional podcast with Sid and Sean. The history lessons you give are fascinating and helpful in connecting our past with present day experiences.

    Thank you for serving us with knowledge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Susanyb60
    United Statesa month ago
  • Always Interesting

    I always learn from listening to The Court of History. There are wonderful guests and each show is packed with information. Thank you so much Sidney & Sean for such interesting and informative shows.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    crajient
    United States3 months ago
  • Thank you Mr. co-Cheif Justices, May it please the court.

    The court has sure pleased me.

    I appreciate the continuous interesting conversations on matters of current events with educationally informative infusion of history.

    Your guest are very much most informative and often new voices (as in I have not heard from before) often times the sene 20 people make the rounds from one pod to the next which in itself is not a bad thing. I find it refreshing to hear new perspectives and varied insights

    Thank you for sharing.

    If there are no questions I’ll rese... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RJ Brazill
    United States4 months ago

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Thoughtful, well-researched analysis with strong historical grounding.
Engaging debates with insider and expert voices.
Sometimes dense, but highly informative for listeners who enjoy deep dives.
Excellent guests and provocative perspectives on current events.
Captures a rigorous, scholarly approach to politics and history.

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Trump in Desperation Mode as Senate Panic Sets In...
Q: How has Citizens United changed the political playing field for Democrats and Republicans alike, and what are the practical impacts on campaign messaging?
Citizens United shifted money toward outside groups, limiting what candidates themselves can effectively communicate, and creating a market where donors shape the agenda, which can mute policy discussions and elevate issue ads over substantive debate.
Trump in Desperation Mode as Senate Panic Sets In...
Q: What do you see as the most dangerous aspect of Trump's strategy if the election remains close?
The most dangerous aspect is the potential for extralegal or court-driven overturning of results, where the judiciary could be used to legitimize a disputed outcome, not simply reflect the will of voters.
Trump's March of Evil Faces Its End?!?!
Q: What is the role of universalism in liberal thought when addressing wokeism and identity politics?
Universalism is portrayed as a core liberal principle, with power and justice being distinct yet interconnected, and progress being possible through collective action, not through exclusionary narratives.
MAGA set to Implode as Vance Backstabs Trump?!?!
Q: What role does Franco play in this historical trajectory?
Franco is presented as a central figure in illustrating how clerical fascism adapted to national contexts, using anti-liberal and anti-Semitic tropes and aligning with Vatican diplomacy to stabilize regimes, which informs contemporary post-liberal attitudes.
MAGA set to Implode as Vance Backstabs Trump?!?!
Q: How does the Judeo-Masonic conspiracy narrative influence post-liberal thinking?
The hosts explain that this conspiracy motif has recurred across European and American contexts, shaping anti-liberal and anti-democratic sentiment by portraying liberalism as a subversive force manipulated by Jews and Freemasons, even if modern thinkers try to reframe it.

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Explores the intersections of history, politics, and constitutional law through deep-dive conversations with top scholars, journalists, and former policymakers. Episodes commonly dissect current events against historical frameworks, analyzing power dynamics, legal processes, and institutional norms with a critical, academically rigorous lens. Noteworthy are the extensive use of archival perspectives, interdisciplinary guests, and a tendency to connect contemporary policy debates to long-running constitutional and democratic themes. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who value context-rich analysis, rigorous argumentation, and expert voices shaping public understanding of governance and history.

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3. Jacob Weisberg
4. Susan Neiman
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6. James Patterson
7. Thomas Howe
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