American History Hit

History Hit

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Francis Drake

Tet Offensive

Vietnam War

Protestant Reformation

Native Americans

Watergate Scandal

Anabaptism

Northwest Coast

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Hue

Richard Nixon

Senate Watergate Hearings

World War II

Slavery

Pennsylvania Dutch

William Penn

Mennonites

Mexican-American War

Queen Elizabeth I

Join Don Wildman twice a week for your hit of American history, as he explores the past to help us understand the United States of today.

We’ll hear how codebreakers uncovered secret Japanese plans for the Battle of Midway, visit Chief Powhatan as he prepares for war with the British, see Walt Disney accuse his former colleagues of being communists, and uncover the dark history that lies beneath... more

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	347	Founded	3 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	History

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Latest Episodes

What Was The Ghost Dance?

Reunion with the dead. The return of lands, food supplies and buffalo. The disappearance of white settlers.

By the end of the 19th Century, the forced assimilation of Native American people was official government policy and Native populations were ... more

Yesterday • 42 min

The German Spies at Pearl Harbor

What would you do if you discovered that members of your family had spied for the Japanese at Pearl Harbor? When this happened to Christine Kuehn, she wanted to find out more.

Alongside her husband, former journalist Mark Schiponi, Christine has bee... more

8 Dec 2025 • 40 min

The Quakers' Rebellious Origins

How could walking naked through town be seen as religious? What about digging up a corpse? Or bursting into church services to cause mayhem?

In this episode, Dr Erica Canela takes Don back to the first years of Quakerism to explore where this religi... more

4 Dec 2025 • 50 min

What Was the American Ice Age?

For thousands of years, North America was a frozen frontier buried beneath miles-deep ice... How did the first people reach the Americas live here? What was it like to share the land with mammoths, mastodons, and sabre-toothed predators? And what tri... more

1 Dec 2025 • 43 min

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Recent Guests

Dr. Erica Canela

Historian specializing in 17th century history with a focus on the British Civil Wars and Early Quakers in England

Author of 'Zealous: A Darker Side of the Early Quakers'

Episode: The Quakers' Rebellious Origins

Professor David J. Meltzer

Henderson Morrison Professor of Prehistory at SMU and author of 'First Peoples in the New World: Populating the Ice Age'

Southern Methodist University

Episode: What Was the American Ice Age?

Richard Pickering

Deputy Director at the Plymouth Patuxent Museums in Massachusetts

Plymouth Patuxent Museums

Episode: Thanksgiving

Thomas Doherty

Cultural historian, professor of American Studies at Brandeis University, and author of "Little Lindy Is Kidnapped, How the Media Covered the Crime of the Century"

Brandeis University

Episode: Crime of the Century: Who Kidnapped Charles Lindbergh Jr?

Dr. Joseph Laycock

Associate professor of religious studies at Texas State University

Texas State University

Episode: What was the Satanic Panic?

Sam Haynes

Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington and Director of the Center for Greater Southwestern Studies

University of Texas at Arlington

Episode: What if the Texas Republic survived?

Andy Horowitz

American historian and author, awarded the Bancroft Prize in 2021 for his book on Hurricane Katrina

University of Connecticut

Episode: The Hurricane Betsy Conspiracy: New Orleans

Kate Masur

Professor of History at Northwestern University and author of 'Until Justice Be Done, America's First Civil Rights Movement, From Revolution to Reconstruction'

Northwestern University

Episode: The Supreme Court’s WORST Ever Case: Dred Scott v Sandford

Richard Bell

Scholar and teacher at the University of Maryland

Episode: Was the American Revolution a World War?

Host

Don Wildman

Host of the show, delivering insightful commentary and interviews on American history.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings

Leave “what-ifs” behind
A regular listener and AHH fan who is disappointed (why 4 stars) with new trend of episodes which suppose the opposite history occurred vs actual events. I appreciate Dan and his quality guests so much, it’d be great to see a refocus on what made the podcast standout.
Apple Podcasts
4
JE Quinn
United States23 days ago
Perfect
Perfect
Apple Podcasts
5
never going up singer
Singaporea month ago
Great but way too left leaning
Seems like all guests are left leaning and everything draws back or gets connected to some sort of progressive thinking or cause. Would be 5 stars if it didn’t have a left lean.
Apple Podcasts
4
Mikey Jer
United Statesa month ago
More appreciative of history!
I love this podcast :). I’m a math teacher who always struggled with history in school…remembering dates and events was not my strength. As an adult, I love listening to this podcast and it has made me more curious about history and it has helped me understand it so much more. I loved the SJ shoutout in the Halloween episode. Life long resident…we still celebrate mischief night and my 14 yo daughter loves TP-ing the neighborhood lol
Apple Podcasts
5
Angtino
United Statesa month ago
What if?
I think what if histories are such a waste of time it’s like writing fiction
Apple Podcasts
1
brucesimian
United States2 months ago

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Overall, the podcast generates a mix of strong support and critical feedback, appealing largely to those with a keen interest in history.

Listeners appreciate the informative nature of the content, often praising the production quality and the engaging style of the host.

There are criticisms regarding perceived political bias in the discussions, suggesting some segments may lean left which might not resonate with all audiences.

Feedback highlights a desire for historical accuracy alongside the storytelling, with some suggesting that certain guest opinions can overshadow factual content.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify	#33	United States/History
Apple Podcasts	#29	United States/History
Spotify	#46	United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts	#43	United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts	#61	Canada/History
Apple Podcasts	#51	Australia/History

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The Supreme Court’s WORST Ever Case: Dred Scott v Sandford

Q: What did the Dred Scott decision ultimately decide?

The Supreme Court ruled that Dred Scott was not entitled to sue because he was not considered a citizen under the Constitution.

The Supreme Court’s WORST Ever Case: Dred Scott v Sandford

Q: Who was Dred Scott?

Dred Scott was a man born enslaved in Virginia who fought for his freedom after living in free territories.

What if the Texas Republic survived?

Q: Was there ever a serious intention for Texas to remain a sovereign nation?

No, most Texans assumed Texas would be annexed to the United States from the beginning.

What if the Texas Republic survived?

Q: What happens if Texas had remained independent?

Texas would have likely survived with British support but would not have thrived economically.

What If George Washington Became King?

Q: If George Washington had decided otherwise and remained in office beyond his two terms, how might he have formed a different idea of the presidency than we have today?

If Washington had stayed on for another term, it could have led to a different political landscape with stronger central authority, possibly laying the groundwork for future leaders to assert similar claims to power.

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Frequently Asked Questions About American History Hit

What is American History Hit about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast provides an engaging examination of American history, presented by a knowledgeable host who explores a wide range of topics related to the United States' past. It covers significant events from pre-colonial times through to contemporary issues, bringing in expert guests to enrich discussions on pivotal moments like the Civil War, the Civil Rights Movement, and landmark historical figures and events. Listeners can expect to encounter a variety of themes, from cultural shifts and social justice struggles to lesser-known stories that have influenced America's identity. The blend of storytelling and expert insights likely appeals to both history enthusiasts and general listeners seeking to understand the complexities of America's e... more

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2. History Unplugged Podcast
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4. The Ancients
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Recent guests on American History Hit include:

1. Dr. Erica Canela
2. Professor David J. Meltzer
3. Richard Pickering
4. Thomas Doherty
5. Dr. Joseph Laycock
6. Sam Haynes
7. Andy Horowitz
8. Kate Masur

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