The American History Podcast

The American History Podcast

The American History Podcast presents the history of the United States in an engaging, scholarly and entertaining way. Each season we take a topic in American history and dive deep to discover the roots of the issue, and provide our listeners with a lot of history they don't know. Follow the American History Podcast on Twitter: @americanhiscast. Feel free to email me with questions and comments: shawn@theamericanhistorypodcast.com

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July 12, 2025 35 mins

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Today we have a special treat. Author Samuel Marquis joins the show to discuss his latest book, "Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal." This is a fantastic book, and one I know you'll love. You can purchase it on Amazon or at your local bookseller, including Barnes and Noble. 



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We are getting close to the conclusion of the series.

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February 22, 2025 28 mins

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Finally we delve into the events of the year 1983. 

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title says it all. In the 1970s it seemed like the United States was on the decline, but the story wasn't over. 

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Ronald Reagan

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We continue with Jimmy Carter and the Cold War. 

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The title sort of says it all. Enjoy

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Welcome back to 1983: The Year the World Almost Ended. In this episode, or miniseries of episodes within the main series, I want to take a look at the Worker’s state, specifically the Soviet Union, but also some of the “workers paradises” that were built in Eastern Europe in the aftermath of World War II. 

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Another bonus episode from our now discontinued Patreon. Enjoy

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This bonus episode covers the Cold War in the 1960s

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This is a bonus episode introducing "1983" which was a pattern only show about how the world almost ended in 1983 and none of us really knew it. 

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Part two of what was a "Patreon only series" on the Cold War. Enjoy

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Today's episode is a bonus one I did for Patreon members WAY back in 2020. I thought it had some relevance to today so here it is. Enjoy. 

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This bonus episode was originally made available way back in 2021 to Patreon members and now it is available for you. Enjoy

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It was January 16, 1991. Your humble host was an undergraduate in college, and like others in the dorms, watching events unfold live on TV. US media had begun broadcasting the start of the air campaign to “free Kuwait” from the clutches of the evil Saddam Hussein. Looking back on these events 3 decades later, I have to admit, it made for compelling, if disgusting, television. Why do I say disgusting? People were dying...

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November 17, 2023 21 mins

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Today we have a treat! Author Stuart A. Reid is here to talk about his just released book: "The Lumumba Plot" which is a fantastic Cold War era book .  Just click the title and you can order your copy via Amazon. 

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August 31, 2023 31 mins

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Finally, we are back into the narrative about WWII. In this episode we continue to look at the war in China. Enjoy!

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June 28, 2023 33 mins

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Today we have the last episode until September. This book is "Disunion Among Ourselves: The Perilous Politics of the American Revolution." It's the perfect book for this time of year, plus it's quite timely. Check it out here: https://amzn.to/3rasdKB 

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June 19, 2023 37 mins

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Welcome back to the main narrative. Today we continue our look at China in WWII. 

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