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American History Hotline

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Civil War
Buffalo Soldiers
Independence Day
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Marilyn Monroe
Great Depression
Confederate Army
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Electoral College
Poisoning
Dysentery
Syphilis
Marquis De Lafayette
Arsenic
Murder Investigation
Spanish-American War
Jim Crow Laws
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Bob Crawford searches for the best historians and experts to answer listener questions about American history — from the Revolutionary War to rock & roll feuds. Got a question? Send it to AmericanHistoryHotline@gmail.com.

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Who owns the White House? Is it the American people or the person who lives inside of it — AKA, the president?

If the President of the United States of America controls the White House, does ANYONE have say over what he does with it (we're looking... more

Before he became president, Abraham Lincoln spent just one term in Congress. So how did "the best known two-time Senate loser in the country" become one of the greatest presidents in American history?

Bob calls up historian and author Chris DeRose... more

For centuries, the story has been told the same way: Montezuma surrendered to Hernán Cortés, and a small band of Spaniards conquered the Aztec Empire.

But that story has always seemed a bit ... fishy.

To get the TRUE story, Bob calls up historia... more

It takes decades to build a new subway line in the United States. Meanwhile, China is building entire high-speed rail networks in just a few years. So, how did America's once-great love of trains get derailed?

We use New York City’s Second Avenue ... more

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Recent Guests

Matthew Restall
Director of Latin American Studies at Penn State, author of multiple books including The Nine Lives of Christopher Columbus and When Montezuma Met Cortés
Penn State
Episode: Did Montezuma Surrender? Debunking the Myth of the Spanish Conquest
Dan McNichol
Author of the book Second Avenue Subway, Building the Most Famous Thing Never Built in New York City
Episode: America Loves Trains. Why Can’t We Build Them Anymore? Inside NYC’s Second Avenue Subway
Joe Stanford
Editor of Dan's book and a former US Department of Transportation analyst
Episode: America Loves Trains. Why Can’t We Build Them Anymore? Inside NYC’s Second Avenue Subway
Matthew Davis
Author of A Biography of a Mountain, The Making and Meaning of Mount Rushmore
Episode: Can We Add a Fifth Face to Mount Rushmore? The History and Future of the Monument
Mark Ellis
Comedian and Rotten Tomatoes correspondent
Episode: Are These Really the Best Movies of the 21st Century? Debating the NYT’s Top 100
Alexis Coe
New York Times bestselling presidential historian
Episode: Death by Lightning: What Netflix Got Right (and Wrong) About a Presidential Assassination
William Kerrigan
Author of the book Johnny Appleseed and the American Orchard, A Cultural History
Episode: Was Johnny Appleseed a Real Person? The Man Behind the Myth
Catherine Townsend
Host of the podcasts Hell & Gone, Murder Line and Red Collar
Episode: Why Were There So Many Serial Killers in 1970s America?
David J. Silverman
Historian and author of This Land Is Their Land, The Wampanoag Indians, Plymouth Colony, and The Troubled History of Thanksgiving.
Episode: Is Thanksgiving a Feast of Lies?! Historian David J. Silverman Separates Myth from Truth

Host

Bob Crawford
Host who searches for the best historians and experts to answer listener questions about American history.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 124 ratings
  • Almost!

    You have a title of what “Watergate does not bother me” and you spend a minute on it. I thought you might dive into the fake outrage culture of taking events like ‘Watergate’ or ‘Jan 6’ and treat it as something comparable to ‘9/11’ or ‘Pearl Harbor” but, no.

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    Youdumpster
    United States2 months ago
  • Fantastic

    I love history and I love podcasts with a conversational style and this scratches both itches. He gets different experts on for every topic and they’re always great. My new favorite that I can’t stop binging.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    upinatem
    United States3 months ago
  • Great find!

    So glad to have found this podcast! I’m enjoying hearing interesting topics explained in an interesting way. Bob Crawford and his guests provide amazing context to American History. I’m in the process of binging all the episodes and am happy I cottoned on to the podcast relatively early!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SeaSuCC
    United States4 months ago
  • Columbus

    He was not “just a man of his time”, he was a crazed genocidal man who doesn’t need to be mentioned politely.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Antks555
    United States4 months ago
  • Electoral College

    Surprised (not) to hear that Peter didn’t address the main concern that comes up for keeping the electoral college: a few large blue states would decide the presidential outcome, every time. The needs of a small state like a Wyoming would be ignored, and candidates would ONLY campaign in the few most populated states.

    The presidential election is handled differently because it’s the ONlY national office ALL Americans can vote for———-

    Peter also never mentions that Democratically controlled stat... more

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    redwolfhopw
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners praise the podcast for its engaging conversational style and diverse range of historical topics. Many appreciate the captivating expert guests who provide new insights into American history, enhancing their understanding of events and figures. Some issues were raised about a perceived bias in content, with a few expressing a desire for more balanced discussions. Overall, it is regarded as a refreshing addition to the realm of historical podcasts.

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America Loves Trains. Why Can’t We Build Them Anymore? Inside NYC’s Second Avenue Subway
Q: What are the arguments that politicians give for or against railway expansion?
Arguments vary, with blue states supporting urban transit and red states focusing on rural automobile dependence; regulations and costs also complicate the situation.
America Loves Trains. Why Can’t We Build Them Anymore? Inside NYC’s Second Avenue Subway
Q: What are the challenges with building a subway line?
Building subway lines today involves significant disruption and high costs, especially with deeper tunneling projects compared to historical methods.
America Loves Trains. Why Can’t We Build Them Anymore? Inside NYC’s Second Avenue Subway
Q: How does America compare to other countries when it comes to railroad connectivity and new miles of track each year?
America has fallen behind in adding new rail lines, particularly in passenger rail, while still leading in freight rail connectivity.
Death by Lightning: What Netflix Got Right (and Wrong) About a Presidential Assassination
Q: What are your thoughts on Chester Arthur's portrayal in the series?
Alexis expresses concern that the series dramatizes Arthur's relationship with Garfield inaccurately, portraying them as closer than they historically were.
Death by Lightning: What Netflix Got Right (and Wrong) About a Presidential Assassination
Q: Can Alexis provide an overview of the Netflix series and its accuracy?
Alexis Coe discusses how the series is based on the events surrounding Garfield's assassination and highlights the inaccuracies in depicting relationships between historical figures.

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This podcast explores American history through engaging discussions with historians and experts, addressing a wide range of topics from well-known events to lesser-known narratives. Each episode often revolves around listener-submitted questions, making the content relatable and tailored to audience interests. The host facilitates conversations that challenge historical myths and highlight new perspectives, often focusing on the intersections of historical events and contemporary issues. The diverse topics span various themes, including cultural history, public health, criminal justice, and the complexities of iconic figures, offering listeners both entertainment and education about America's past.

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1. Matthew Restall
2. Dan McNichol
3. Joe Stanford
4. Matthew Davis
5. Mark Ellis
6. Alexis Coe
7. William Kerrigan
8. Catherine Townsend

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