Exploring history and biography through thoughtful, in-depth conversations with authors, journalists, economists, and historians. Join me as I uncover the individuals, ideas, events, and institutions that shaped our world, for better and for worse, one book at a time.
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Hi Folks - today’s guest was Stephen Kinzer, journalist, historian, professor and author of The Brothers: John Foster Dulles, Allen Dulles, and Their Secret World War.
In this episode, we talk about the infamous Dulles Brothers: the power they wielded, the governments they overthrew, the hubris they displayed, and the lessons we can draw from it.
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4 Sept 2026
Hoover: An Extraordinary Life in Extraordinary Times with Kenneth Whyte
Hi Folks - today’s guest was Kenneth Whyte, Canadian journalist, publishing executive, historian, and author with a storied and decorated career in media, journalism, academia, and much more.
He joined me today to talk about his book, Hoover: An Extraordinary Life in Extraordinary Times. We discuss Herbert Hoover, the Great Depression, his legacy, and where he deserves to be ranked in the pantheon of American presidents.
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2 Sept 2026
Lessons from a Lost Republic with Michelle Berenfeld
Hi Folks - today’s guest was Michelle Berenfeld, archaeologist, historian, professor, and author of the brand-new book, Lessons from a Lost Republic: What Ancient Rome Can Teach Us About This American Moment.
In this episode, Michelle and I draw parallels between the fall of the Roman Republic and American decline, what went wrong, and what can be done about it.
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