The Forgotten Movement for a Black State

Caleb Gayle on the life and times of the ambitious, complicated Edward P. McCabe.

Jan 28 • Richard Kreitner

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50:55

Was the Conquest of Native America Inevitable?

Kathleen DuVal on how indigenous nations shaped—and survived—American history.

Jan 7 • Richard Kreitner

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51:19

December 2025

Democracy vs. the Constitution

Stephen Skowronek on why American politics has grown so dysfunctional.

Dec 4, 2025 • Richard Kreitner

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48:21

November 2025

Is It Time to Give Up Mount Rushmore?

Matthew Davis on the mythology of a monumental mountain. Also: a musical guest appearance.

Nov 18, 2025 • Richard Kreitner and Matthew Davis

57:31

'America Among, Not America Alone'

Richard Bell on why we should see the American Revolution as a world war.

Nov 4, 2025 • Richard Kreitner

57:29

October 2025

Here's How Not to Write About Slavery and the American Revolution

Joseph Ellis' new book purporting to confront "the downside of the founding" leaves much to be desired.

Oct 31, 2025 • Richard Kreitner

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The Civil War's Wrenching Final Year

Scott Ellsworth on Lincoln's death, the Lost Cause, and the long struggle over the American story.

Oct 21, 2025 • Richard Kreitner

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47:18

My Upcoming Appearances

Talks about 'Fear No Pharaoh' and a new collection I edited about the Supreme Court.

Oct 16, 2025 • Richard Kreitner

The First Woman Who Ran for President

Eden Collinsworth on the sensational and scandal-ridden life of Victoria Woodhull.

Oct 9, 2025 • Richard Kreitner

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51:20

September 2025

The Dark Origins of Modern Women's Health

Listen now | J.C. Hallman on exploitation, monuments, and the stories we tell about the past.

Sep 25, 2025 • Richard Kreitner

46:47

Murder on the Colonial Frontier

Nicole Eustace on how a 300 year-old crime speaks to conflicts and debates today.

Sep 9, 2025 • Richard Kreitner

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40:25

July 2025

What Else I've Been Doing

Columns, book reviews, my next book project (!).

Jul 29, 2025 • Richard Kreitner

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