The 'Cool' in Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States, earned the nickname "Silent Cal" for his famously quiet and reserved nature. Beneath this calm exterior, he displayed sharp wit, unusual habit...
23 Sep 202514min
The U.S. Army Camel Experiment
In the mid‑19th century, the U.S. Army experimented with camels to traverse the harsh deserts of the American Southwest. Imported from the Middle East, these camels proved resilient and capable of car...
22 Sep 202511min
Secret WW2: The 1945 Plot to Surrender Nazi Forces
LIMITED SERIES 11: SECRET WW2 - In the final months of World War II, secret negotiations known as Operation Sunrise took place in Switzerland, aiming to secure the unconditional surrender of German fo...
21 Sep 20259min
TODAY IN CONTEXT: Jimmy Kimmel & The First Amendment
TODAY IN CONTEXT: In a world where a comedian's punchline can get him pulled off the air, how secure is your right to speak freely? This episode unravels the explosive history of U.S. free speech, fr...
20 Sep 202510min
The Berlin Wall
At midnight on August 13, 1961, East German forces, backed by the Soviets, began erecting a barrier that would become the Berlin Wall, physically and ideologically dividing East and West Berlin. Over ...
20 Sep 202513min
Conversations: Ken Burns' The American Revolution
Join us for an unforgettable conversation with legendary filmmaker Ken Burns, the master of historical storytelling. We dive deep into his career-defining documentaries, exploring the research, artist...
19 Sep 202540min
Who Were the American Whigs?
The Whig Party, active from the 1830s to the 1850s, arose in opposition to Andrew Jackson's perceived executive overreach and championed economic modernization through Henry Clay's American System. De...
18 Sep 202513min
FDR's Struggle Against Opposition
Franklin D. Roosevelt's unprecedented four-term presidency earned him both admiration and fierce criticism, as opponents accused him of fostering a "cult of personality" and overstepping constitutiona...
17 Sep 202513min
