Introducing: It Was Said (w Jon Meacham)

Introducing: It Was Said (w Jon Meacham)

Welcome to It Was Said, a 10-episode limited documentary series looking back on some of the most powerful, impactful and timeless speeches in American history. Join Pulitzer Prize winning and best-selling author-historian, Jon Meacham, Peabody-nominated C13Originals Studios and HISTORY, as we take you through 10 speeches. Season One of It Was Said draws on a selection of speeches from powerful figures in history like Martin Luther King, Jr., Ronald Reagan, JFK, RFK, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, John Lewis, Edward R. Murrow, and Barbara Jordan. Meacham will offer expert insight and analysis into their origins, the orator, the context of the times they were given, why they are still relevant today, and the importance of never forgetting them. Each episode of this documentary podcast series will also bring together some of the top historians, authors and journalists relevant to each respective speech and figure. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Quiet Loss of Civic Sway, and the Push to Regain It

The Quiet Loss of Civic Sway, and the Push to Regain It

In this episode, Ali Partovi and Claire Shorall introduce Sway, a platform that empowers citizens to organize and vote based on shared values by following trusted community leaders. Instead of relying...

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How to Propel the Fight Against Poverty in America

How to Propel the Fight Against Poverty in America

What if accessing food stamps was as easy as using a banking app? In this episode, Andrew Yang talks with Jimmy Chen, founder and CEO of Propel, whose tech platform now help over 5 million low-income ...

14 Jul 202548min

Why Young People Can’t Get Ahead Anymore

Why Young People Can’t Get Ahead Anymore

Why does it feel like the American Dream is slipping away for so many young people? In this exploratory conversation, Andrew Yang and Zach Graumann unpack why hard work no longer guarantees financial ...

7 Jul 202552min

How Andrew Yang’s Wingman Took On the System — And Won

How Andrew Yang’s Wingman Took On the System — And Won

What happens when a former pro athlete, raised in hardship, decides to take on the political establishment? Discover how Dr. Jermaine Johnson went from Andrew Yang’s campaign wingman to unseating a 22...

30 Jun 202543min

He’s a Rock Star...with Bold Solutions to Solve Climate Change

He’s a Rock Star...with Bold Solutions to Solve Climate Change

In this episode, Adam Met — rockstar from AJR and activist with a PhD in sustainability — shares how lessons from building a music fan base can transform social movements. He discusses his book Amplif...

23 Jun 202544min

AI, Jobs & Love: How Tech Is Rewiring Us

AI, Jobs & Love: How Tech Is Rewiring Us

This episode explores how AI and digital culture are reshaping love, work, mental health, and human relationships. From TikTok’s dominance to looming job automation, they unpack the tension between te...

16 Jun 202559min

Creating a New Economy in the Age of AI

Creating a New Economy in the Age of AI

Discover how AI is reshaping the economy and why traditional jobs may soon vanish, leaving millions behind. Join Andrew Yang and Jenny Kassan as they explore bold solutions like time banking and alter...

9 Jun 202536min

The Abundance Network

The Abundance Network

What if the key to fixing America’s biggest problems starts locally instead of from the top down? Join Andrew and Misha Chellam as they dive into the Abundance Movement, a bold new effort to reform go...

2 Jun 202548min

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