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University of Montana history professor Leif Fredrickson discussed the 1909 labor protests in Missoula, Montana, that sparked a high profile fight over free speech and police violence. The U…

Authors Tim Alberta ("The Kingdom, The Power, And The Glory"), Tina Nguyen ("The MAGA Diaries") and Stephen Vladeck ("The Shadow Docket") discussed American political and social divides and …

Up-to-date highlights from candidates' speeches, interviews with political insiders, the latest poll numbers, fundraising stats, and political ads. Witness the campaign unfold in every episo…

Columnist Danny Heitman discussed the importance of rereading classical literature. “About Books” also reported on the latest publishing news and current non-fiction books.

USA Today’s Susan Page spoke about the life and career of Barbara Walters. She was interviewed by former ABC News White House Correspondent Ann Compton.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown held a press conference from the Pentagon following a virtual meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymy…

In 1958, former President Harry Truman and artist Pablo Picasso spent time in each other’s company during a Mediterranean vacation. Author Matthew Algeo detailed what happened next - a story…

The Arizona House voted to repeal an 1864 law that bans nearly all abortions in the state. Three Republicans joined 29 Democrats to repeal it. It now heads to the Arizona Senate for consider…

University of Maryland history professor Michael Ross discussed the 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial about teaching evolution and its cultural significance in 1920s America. This is the second of a …

Authors Tim Alberta ("The Kingdom, The Power, & The Glory"), McKay Coppins ("Romney: A Reckoning") and Robert Jones ("The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy") discussed how religion has impacte…

This program looked at Pentagon announces $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine, including more Patriot air defense missiles; Secretary of State Blinken meets Chinese President Xi in B…

University of Maryland history professor Michael Ross discussed the 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial about teaching evolution and its cultural significance in 1920s America. This is the first of a t…

Authors Franklin Foer ("The Last Politician"), Tina Nguyen ("The MAGA Diaries") and Patrick Ruffini ("Party of the People") discussed the state of American politics and Election 2024. This e…

Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a news conference in Beijing following meetings with Chinese officials including President Xi Jinping. The secretary told reporters he warned Chinese o…

Joan Trumpauer Mulholland discussed her activism during the Civil Rights Movement including her participation in Freedom Rides, sit-ins and the 1963 March on Washington. This event took plac…

Authors McKay Coppins ("Romney: A Reckoning"), Fredrik deBoer ("How Elites Ate the Social Justice Movement") and Robert Jones ("The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy") discussed the social and…

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) held an open meeting from FCC headquarters in Washington, DC, on net neutrality, the implementation of geo-routing and location-based services for…

Author Fred Kaplan talked about Thomas Jefferson’s writings, including his correspondence, his religious and scientific writings, and his inaugural addresses. This program was hosted by the …

Authors Jeff Goodell ("The Heat Will Kill You First"), David Lipsky ("The Parrot and the Igloo") and John Vaillant ("Fire Weather") discussed climate change and how the issue has impacted Am…