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Listening to America

Listening to America
Thomas Jefferson
John Steinbeck
John Adams
Slavery
George Washington
American History
Constitution
Donald Trump
Lewis and Clark Expedition
United States
Public Lands
Louisiana Purchase
Christmas
Theodore Roosevelt
Civil Rights Movement
American Revolution
Declaration Of Independence
Alexander Hamilton
Civil Rights
Conspiracy Theories

Listening to America aims to "light out for the territories," traveling less visited byways and taking time to see this immense, extraordinary country with fresh eyes while listening to the many voices of America's past, present, and future. Led by noted historian and humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson, Listening to America travels the country's less visited byways, from national parks and forests ... more

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Clay interviews Professor Mark Squillace of the University of Colorado Boulder's law school about the history and future of the National Monuments. When Congress created the National Monuments system in 1906, did they consider what the maximum size s... more

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Host David Horton asks Clay to discuss how two very different presidents, Theodore Roosevelt and Thomas Jefferson, viewed power. Both were ardent believers that the United States must control the North American continent. But Jefferson wanted to limi... more

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David Horton and Clay discuss the likelihood of a calm transfer of power during and after the November midterm elections. Does anyone believe there will be no allegations of election rigging, of votes by undocumented workers, or charges of election f... more

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Host David Horton debriefs Clay on his recent cultural tour of the National Monuments of the Four Corners area. Clay teamed up with his friend Dr. Susan Ryan to visit Mesa Verde National Park, Bears Ears National Monument, and Canyon of the Ancients ... more

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Mark Squillace
Professor of law and director of the Natural Resources Law Center at the University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder
Episode: #1728 The Law and National Monuments
Dr. Susan Ryan
Archaeologist, Crow Canyon Center collaborator
Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
Episode: #1724 Great Censorship Legal Cases
Denis Belliveau
Explorer, photographer, writer; co-author of In the Footsteps of Marco Polo
Episode: #1723 On the Trail of Marco Polo
Clay Jenkinson
Historian and humanities scholar, co-host and guest on the program
Listening to America
Episode: #1722 September 11, 25 Years Later
Jim Rasenberger
Author of A Perfect Coincidence: The Extraordinary Friendship and Astonishing Deaths of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
Author, A Perfect Coincidence
Episode: #1721 Jefferson and Adams: A Fresh Interpretation
Thomas Jefferson
Third President of the United States; principal author of the Declaration of Independence
United States Government (historical)
Episode: #1720 The Declaration of Independence: The Days After Adoption
David Osborne
Author and education reformist, Reinventing Government author and Turnaround filmmaker
Author, Turnaround filmmaker
Episode: #1719 Reinventing America's Educational System
Richard Battle
Author of Americans Who Made America series (18th–20th centuries)
Author, historian
Episode: #1717 Optimism and American Success
Ben Abbott
Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Sustainability at Brigham Young University; Executive Director of Grow the Flow
Brigham Young University; Grow the Flow
Episode: #1715 Can We Save Great Salt Lake?

Hosts

Clay Jenkinson
Host of Listening to America; historian and humanities scholar.
David Horton
Co-host and interview facilitator; frequently guest-host/interviewer.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Jefferson and Adams of fresh interpretation

    I listen to most of the podcasts and I enjoy what I hear. I also look forward to your emails every week. This podcast was so good I pulled out my book, The Adams Jefferson Letters the complete Correspondence.

    What a fine conversation I really enjoyed it, and read the letters that were mentioned toward the end. Great podcast.

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    5
    Hist4Me
    United States2 months ago
  • Still remember the first time I heard CJ as TJ

    I was a regular listener to Christopher Lydon’s The Connection. CJ was a guest in character. The experience and perspective blew my mind. I’ve been a TJH listener ever since. While the newest iteration, LtA, leaves me wanting a return to the original formula, I still enjoy most shows.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MatthewWanderer
    United States2 months ago
  • Cut out the woke talk clay!

    Some good content, but intermixed w some wack job lefty views on politics/economics… like the familiar “progressive” trope that there are too many billionaires and too little “equality”… while failing to mention that even the poorest in our capitalist republic live better today than the kings of yesteryear (better medicine, technology, transportation, food…)…

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    3
    los altos bear
    United States4 months ago
  • Subject matter is great

    But I find the host to be an egotistical blowhard.

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    4
    Caper127
    United States7 months ago
  • Very disappointing

    The Thomas Jefferson Hour was a rare source of optimism and inspiration. Listening to America is just another overly pessimistic political show that presents few facts. It is higher brow than most, but it is shocking the click bait qualities it has acquired.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Trot87
    United States7 months ago

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Some critics feel the format has become more political, and a few reviews mention perceived podcast bias.
Listeners appreciate careful historical analysis and civil discourse, with strong praise for guests and host storytelling.
Audio quality and pacing receive mixed feedback, with some long-time fans noting improvements and others calling for format adjustments.

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#1728 The Law and National Monuments
Q: What is happening to the Colorado River, and what changes could help address its water shortage?
Squillace says reduced flows, high temperatures, evaporation, and heavy agricultural use are intensifying the shortage. He recommends reducing water use, including reconsidering alfalfa production, strengthening beneficial-use and abandonment rules, and having states agree on adaptive allocation measures.
#1728 The Law and National Monuments
Q: Does a president have the authority to reduce or eliminate a national monument designated by a previous president?
Squillace argues that the Antiquities Act authorizes presidents to reserve public lands as monuments but says nothing about reversing or modifying those reservations. He believes Congress would have needed to grant that power explicitly, though the courts may ultimately decide the issue.
#1727 Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt: Two Very Different Presidents
Q: How do we restore a true republic in this country?
Jenkinson says restoration could require greater legislative oversight, a stronger role for Congress, and citizens demanding compromise and responsible government. He doubts an organic return to balance is inevitable and says the public must recognize the problem and act.
#1727 Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt: Two Very Different Presidents
Q: What are your thoughts about how that presidency changed and then President Roosevelt creating this sort of modern, executive-centered version of the American government?
Jenkinson says Jefferson generally favored limited government and legislative supremacy but accepted expanded authority for the Louisiana Purchase. Roosevelt concluded that the government needed a stronger executive to address national problems, stretching constitutional practice and establishing a precedent for later presidents.
#1725 Mesa Verde, Bears Ears and National Monuments
Q: What is the path forward for an individual that listened to this program or someone that came to this event as they go home, and as they go about their daily lives?
Jenkinson recommends bringing stakeholders together, visiting sites, listening respectfully to differing views and grounding decisions in evidence and open discussion.

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Historically minded hosts explore American civic life, public policy, and national identity by traveling to parks, monuments, and lesser-known locales, pairing first-person explorations with deep archival and scholarly discussions. Episodes often feature historians, writers, conservationists, and journalists who illuminate constitutional questions, public lands, and national narratives, while weaving in contemporary events to highlight enduring tensions between liberty, governance, and public memory. A standout aspect is the show's willingness to blend traditional historical inquiry with accessible storytelling and civics education, making complex topics approachable for curious adults with an appetite for context-driven perspectives.

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Recent guests on Listening to America include:

1. Mark Squillace
2. Dr. Susan Ryan
3. Denis Belliveau
4. Clay Jenkinson
5. Jim Rasenberger
6. Thomas Jefferson
7. David Osborne
8. Richard Battle

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