
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 | 523 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||

The two intrepid British adventurers, Natalia and Mikey, who came to America to float the entire Missouri and Mississippi River corridor in a canoe, have checked in from St. Louis, where they arrived on the 108th day of their incredible journey. They... more
Guest host Nolan Johnson and Clay talk about the history of Thanksgiving, or what John Adams might call the uses and misuses of the Thanksgiving holiday. They explore the origins of American Thanksgiving, beginning with the pilgrims of 1621, through ... more
Frequent guest host David Horton and Clay discuss America's current political paralysis and the deep frustration and cynicism of the American people in the wake of the No Kings protests of late October, which took place in 2,700 communities across th... more
Clay talks with veteran NASA astronaut Tom Jones, who flew four Space Shuttle missions for a total of 53 days, 49 minutes in space. Clay outlined a list of issues related to the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-06, including propulsion, navigation,... 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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Exploring the multifaceted narratives of American history, this podcast brings attention to often-overlooked stories from both the past and present. Led by a passionate historian, the content ranges from discussions about prominent historical figures to analyses of significant cultural and political themes affecting the nation. Unique in its approach, the series travels through less-visited byways and historic sites, highlighting the incredible variety and depth of American experiences. Each episode not only provides educational insights but also invites listeners to contemplate the broader implications of these narratives on contemporary society.
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Recent guests on Listening to America include:
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2. David Horton
3. Norm Miller
4. Robert DeMott
5. Louis Masur
6. Russ Eagle
7. Megan Gorman
8. Claire Martin
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