
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 89 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz speak with Katherine Stewart, investigative journalist and author of Money, Lies and God, about Trump’s manipulation and dependence on his Christian Nationalist base, the organization behind the religious right, and... more
Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz speak with Katherine Stewart, invetigative journalist and author of Money, Lies and God, about Trump’s evangelical revival on the Mall in Washington, the scheming preachers behind him, how they made him into a god f... more
Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz speak with Stephen Vladeck of the Georgetown Law Center, forecasts the coming Supreme Court decisions on write-in ballots, birthright citizenship, Lisa Cook, and firing of executive branch officials--and the future ... more
Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz speak with Stephen Vladeck of the Georgetown Law Center, on John Roberts’ claim the conservative majority on the Supreme Court are not “political actors,” the racial basis of its gerrymandering decision to gut the V... more
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I would like to give you five stars for your educative colloquy on history politics and current events, however I deduct .5 star for Blumenthals to frequent interruptions of Wilentz & guest, acknowledging I’m listening at 1.5x-1.8x speed , but the other speakers often don’t get to continue/ finish their point.
I deducted a full star for “ adjourning the court” midway for what I image is a pay wall scheme or had to do with Apple podcasting administration possibly idk.
Unfortunately half star ar... more
Dare anyone ask now what is the value of studying history? And yes, I agree, the best comparison is with Stalin, not Hitler.
Nothing but TDS here
Have added your podcast to those I listen to frequently. Very much appreciated Sidney recently pointing out that dictator of Russia stands to be major beneficiary if current administration comes to rule over Greenland. Shankar Narayan has been one of very few in media (independent or otherwise) to point out that sea corridor passing from Greenland’s southern border and extending around both Iceland and th UK has always been a critically important strategic barrier to capacity of Russian to th... more
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A history-leaning discussion show hosted by two renowned political historians who routinely unpack constitutional questions, elections, and modern politics through expert analysis and deep historical context. Recent episodes feature long-form conversations with guests ranging from investigative journalists and political strategists to documentary filmmakers, offering historical comparisons, present-day implications, and nuanced critiques of leadership, democracy, and power. The format tends to blend rigorous research with lively debate, pulling insights from constitutional history, U.S. and European politics, and major political events to illuminate how past forces shape current affairs. Notable strengths include high-profile guests with in... more
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Recent guests on The Court of History include:
1. Katherine Stewart
2. Stephen Vladeck
3. Angelo Carusone
4. Gareth Gore
5. Anne Applebaum
6. Alastair Campbell
7. Nina Burleigh
8. Anthony Scaramucci
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