
Sometimes the news moves so fast, you have to look closely to know if you’ve seen it before. And that’s what this show is about. Breaking History breaks down the news, by breaking down history. We cover everything from LBJ and the Roman Republic to Donald Trump and the chaos at Columbia. This twice a month show from The Free Press delivers the best historians, authors, and reporters by mining the ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 39 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

Did you know the soundtrack of Americans’ Christmas was written largely by . . . Jews? Most of the composers behind the holiday canon were the children of immigrants who fled pogroms and conscription in Russia and Eastern Europe between 1880 and 1920... more
We revisit the scandal-soaked 1990s—Packwood, Thomas, Clinton—and explore how failing to enforce norms around abuse of power helped create the world in which the Epstein scandal could flourish. This episode traces the unraveling of political accounta... more
We are coming up on the 50th anniversary of punk, the genre that smashed the old rock gods and stripped down the music to its essence. In this episode of Breaking History, we examine the examined life of the original punk: the loudmouth philosopher ... more
For 124 years, the American socialist movement has been defined by defeat. From Eugene Debs’ doomed presidential runs to Michael Harrington’s quiet organizing, it’s been a story of almosts: almost mainstream, almost powerful, almost relevant. Until n... more
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Bari Weiss is a narcissistic propagandist
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I’m not sure there’s another podcast which so brilliantly combines education with entertainment. Always interesting, always insightful, and always great fun to listen to.
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Focused on connecting historical events with contemporary news, the content examines notable moments in U.S. and world history to provide insight into current societal issues. Episodes cover a range of topics from political violence and disinformation to significant figures like William F. Buckley Jr. and events such as the Iranian Revolution and the Opium Wars. The discussions are marked by an analytical approach, featuring expert guests, which underscores its commitment to presenting history as a lens to understand the present and future. This unique perspective is attractive to audiences seeking depth in news consumption and a historical context for ongoing political and social dynamics.
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Recent guests on Breaking History include:
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3. Bari Weiss
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6. Yvonne Levin
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