The Road to Now
RTN ProductionsBob Crawford (The Avett Brothers) & Dr. Ben Sawyer (MTSU History) share conversations with great thinkers from a variety of backgrounds – historians, artists, legal scholars, political figures and more –who help us uncover the many roads that run between past and present. For more information, visit TheRoadToNow.com If you'd like to support our work, join us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRoadToNow
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 499 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||
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Few American Christians in the 21st Century question the compatibility of their faith with a capitalist economic system. Two hundred years ago, however, the social and economic changes that came with the rise of a capitalism posed fundamental challen... more
Bob speaks with UNC-Chapel Hill historian Molly Worthen about her new book Spellbound: How Charisma Shaped American History from the Puritans to Trump.
This episode originally aired as episode 340 on June 16, 2025. This rebroadcast was edited by B... more
In 1994, the Republican Party took both houses of Congress for the first time in more than four decades, defeating a Democratic Party that, just two years earlier, had pulled off a "trifecta" (winning both houses of Congress and the Presidency in a s... more
In 1946, the Democrats had held the majority in both houses of Congress and the Presidency for fourteen years, in which time they had led the country through both the Great Depression and World War II. So why, in the first election after the end of t... more
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This show is thoughtful, measured, informative and always interesting
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Always well researched, informative guests.
Apple Podcasts5craig.winchellUnited States9 months ago - Intriguing Topics
I love the intriguing topics and unique ideas I get from the conversations on this podcast. Keep up the good work.
Apple Podcasts5Srl311rpmUnited Statesa year ago - Great listen
I’ve been listening ever since Ben was on the Nate land podcast. This pod is good easy listening full of great information. That is actually interesting.
Apple Podcasts5nighttrain007United Statesa year ago - Not what I thought
I have been looking for a good podcast on history that helps explain some of the famous stories a little better but this was not it. Instead it’s just them putting their political spin on everything and that’s not what I was looking for. I just want to hear about the story not why you think all republicans are awful. If you love hearing why being a liberal is right with a little history sprinkled in this is the podcast for you.
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Two history-focused hosts guide conversations with leading thinkers—from professors and authors to journalists and documentary-makers—to illuminate how past ideas and events shape today's politics, culture, and institutions. Episodes often connect deep archival research with contemporary debates, weaving in discussions on democracy, governance, public policy, and the media landscape. A standout trait is the mix of rigorous historical context with accessible storytelling, plus a steady stream of high-profile, multidisciplinary guests that help render complex topics engaging for curious, educated listeners. The show frequently bridges academia and public life, offering practical takeaways for listeners interested in civics, history, and how i... more
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2. Molly Worthen
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5. Jeff Bieber
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7. Michael Bonfiglio
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