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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 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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Recent Guests

Katherine Stewart
Investigative reporter, author of Money, Lies and God
Author and journalist
Episode: Inside Trump’s Corrupt Christian Nationalist Blowout
Stephen Vladeck
Professor of law at Georgetown University Law Center, CNN Supreme Court Analyst, author
Georgetown University Law Center
Episode: Supreme Court MAGA Majority Feels the Heat After Ruling Backfires
Angelo Carusone
President of Media Matters for America
Media Matters for America
Episode: Trump’s War on the Press Backfires as Trump Loses Big
Gareth Gore
Author and financial journalist focused on Opus Dei exposé
Opus/press investigations
Episode: Insider Reveals All on Trump's War Against the American Pope
Anne Applebaum
Staff writer for The Atlantic; Pulitzer Prize-winning author
The Atlantic; SNF Agora; Johns Hopkins
Episode: Trump Panics with Major Defeat on World Stage
Alastair Campbell
Writer, journalist, former press secretary, communications director and strategist for British Prime Minister Tony Blair
The Rest Is Politics (podcast) / Former UK government communications
Episode: Trump Faces Royal Reckoning from King Charles?!?!
Nina Burleigh
Journalist, historian, author; executive producer of a documentary on Epstein and Maxwell
Newsweek, Time, author of The Trump Women
Episode: Inside Trump's Personal Takeover of the DOJ
Anthony Scaramucci
Founder of SkyBridge Capital; co-host of The Rest is Politics
SkyBridge Capital
Episode: Insider Reveals All as Trump's White House Implodes
Ken Burns
Filmmaker known for The Civil War and related Revolutionary era work
Public broadcasting/film production (PBS and related projects)
Episode: Ken Burns Connects the American Revolution to Today’s Chaos

Hosts

Sidney Blumenthal
Host of The Court of History; renowned political historian with a focus on constitutional and political analysis.
Sean Wilentz
Co-host and historian, providing deep historical and political context.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings
  • Why oh why the false narrative of part II

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RJ Brazill
    United Statesa month ago
  • The Age of Historians

    Dare anyone ask now what is the value of studying history? And yes, I agree, the best comparison is with Stalin, not Hitler.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Enraged of Hereford
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • TDS

    Nothing but TDS here

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Numidia124
    United States4 months ago
  • Greenland

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seldes Fan
    United States4 months ago

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Some episodes polarize listeners due to controversial topics and conspiratorial theories.
Thoughtful, well-researched episodes with strong historical framing.
High-quality guests and rigorous discussion; valuable for understanding long arcs in politics.

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Supreme Court Slow-Walks Massive Trump Agenda Rulings
Q: What reforms might Congress pursue to address perceived Court shortcomings?
Possible reforms include docket reform to force more cases, ethics and transparency measures like quarterly reports, and budgetary leverage, possibly alongside more structural changes to reinvigorate accountability without destabilizing the Court's functioning.
Supreme Court Slow-Walks Massive Trump Agenda Rulings
Q: What are the most consequential rulings anticipated for the Court in this term?
The panel expects mixed results: a likely ruling against Trump in birthright citizenship, a potential ruling for him in Slaughter, and significant attention on the Fed's independence in Lisa Cook, with broader implications for the unitary executive and administrative state.
Inside Trump’s Corrupt Christian Nationalist Blowout
Q: Tell us about that.
Katherine Stewart explains that Trump's Freedom 250 functioned as overt Christian nationalist propaganda, leveraging religious rhetoric and lucrative funding mechanisms to profit from political power while masking partisan aims.
Insider Exposes Trump's Secret Emergency Midterm Plan!!
Q: Jonathan, what is a PED or a PEAD, and how did they originate?
PED stands for Presidential Emergency Action Documents; they originated during the Eisenhower era to ensure continuity of government in case of a nuclear or other national emergency, with many positions and authorities designed to be activated preemptively or swiftly in crisis.
Insider Blows the Roof Off Trump’s Right-Wing Media Machine
Q: Yeah. What do you think he would have said, Angelo?
Angelo suggests Trump would have delivered a venomous, personal attack focused on reporters and outlets, using his influence to manipulate coverage and fuel narratives that align with his political goals.

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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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