For the Ages: A History Podcast

Latest Episodes:

The Hardest Job in the World: The American Presidency Aug 08, 2021

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John Dickerson delves into the history of presidential campaigns in the United States, focusing on some of the best stories of memorable moments from past election runs. Recorded November 13, 2020

The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III Jul 25, 2021

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Peter Baker, chief White House correspondent for the New York Times, and Susan Glasser, a staff writer at the New Yorker, examine the life and lasting legacy of James A. Baker, one of the most influential political power brokers in American history.
Recorded December 3, 2020

A Conversation with Philip Deloria: America’s First Inhabitants Jul 12, 2021

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Harvard University professor Philip Deloria examines the social, cultural, and political histories of the relations among American Indian peoples and the United States and how these relationships impacted indigenous peoples throughout history.
Recorded September 4, 2020

A Conversation with Cokie Roberts Jun 29, 2021

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The late Cokie Roberts illuminates her family’s legacy in public service, her career as a journalist and political commentator, and the importance of highlighting the oft-forgotten stories of women and the integral role they played in the shaping of American history. Recorded December 18, 2018

The Gay Revolution: The Story of the Struggle Jun 10, 2021

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The fight for LGBTQ civil rights is long and hard-fought—and it still continues today. Award-winning author and renowned scholar Lillian Faderman discusses the history of the movement, from the 1950s up through the fight for marriage equality and beyond.
Recorded September 25, 2020