
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 528 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||

Clay welcomes one of his favorite guests, Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky, back to the program to talk about political theater in American presidential history. Thomas Jefferson walked to his inauguration, met visitors to the White House, including diplomats,... more
Clay welcomes Colorado historian Walter Borneman to the program. Borneman has written more than a dozen books, from the events at Lexington and Concord to a soon-to-be-published history of the American West following World War II. He's a public histo... more
Clay welcomes eminent western historian Paul Hutton for a discussion of his new book, The Undiscovered Country: Triumph, Tragedy, and the Shaping of the American West. Hutton is a distinguished emeritus professor of history at the University of New ... more
Clay talks with Professor Ellen Wohl of Colorado State University about the magical ways of rivers. Professor Wohl is the author of a new book, Following the Bend: How to Read a River and Understand Its Nature. Where does the water come from, and whe... more
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One of my favorite podcasts.
Just recently discovered this podcast. Started with episodes from late 2016. Intend to listen to them all. Recent reviews say this becomes more political. Time will tell. Understand also the change to listening to America emerges from the TJ Hour. Should be as interesting I guess expect.
Thank you for seeking out these conversations.
This guy could be good if this guy and his guests would leave politics out of it.
While I truly miss the Thomas Jefferson hour, I quite understand that it had somewhat ran its course, and that the highly fascinating yet complex Mr. Jefferson can himself be a somewhat troublesome character at times. To this end, I think Clay has deftly kept the heart and soul of the original program in making LTA, re-casting it from its original mold into something equally brilliant. Clay is a superb interviewer and collaborator in a wide range of topics, providing us all with a clear tone a... more
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The content reflects an in-depth exploration of American history, culture, and politics, emphasizing narratives often overlooked in mainstream discussions. Through a series of engaging discussions, the hosts highlight historical events, significant figures, and current societal issues, weaving personal anecdotes with scholarly insights. Themes such as exploration, civic engagement, American hospitality, and the impact of political dynamics on democracy are routinely featured, producing a rich tapestry of conversations that elevate historical narratives and their relevance to contemporary society. A unique aspect is the incorporation of personal journey reflections as hosts travel through underappreciated parts of the country, adding a narra... more
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3. Ellen Wohl
4. Joseph Ellis
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7. Robert DeMott
8. Louis Masur
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