1865

In 1963, civil rights activist Medgar Evers was gunned down in front of his family home by white supremacist Byron De La Beckwith. But the story didn’t end with Medgar’s death and Byron’s swift arrest. In fact, it wouldn’t be over for more than three decades… Every week, American Criminal dives deep into the lives and stories behind some of history’s most shocking, era-defining crimes. This partic...

'History Daily' is a new podcast from host Lindsay Graham which does history, daily. Every weekday beginning November 1st—the same day President John Adams first moved into the White House—this new podcast will bring you a slice of the history that happened that day. Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day “that will live in infamy,” or to celebrate that 20th day i...

In the season finale, Grant’s decision to testify for Orville Babcock has disastrous consequences for the Freedmen. In this  Inside the Episode  bonus feature, co-executive producer Robert McCollum interviews the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...

In this season finale, Grant’s decision to testify for Orville Babcock has disastrous consequences for the Freedmen. Starring James Black as Ulysses S Grant and featuring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton and William Jackson Harper as John Mercer Langston. Also featuring: Jason Douglas Matthew Gray Christopher Murney Kurt Rhoads Sydney James Harcourt Blake Hackler Kelly Jenrette Randy Perrine Chris...

In Episode 9, Grant’s presidency is imperiled when his newly appointed special prosecutor launches an investigation into Grant’s right-hand man, Orville Babcock.  In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, co-executive producer Robert McCollum interviews the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast with special guest Dr. Greg Jackson. 1865 is an Airsh...

Grant’s presidency is imperiled when his newly appointed special prosecutor launches an investigation into Grant’s right-hand man, Orville Babcock.  1865 is an Airship production. Support this show to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more. Starring James Black as Ulysses S Grant Also featuring: Sydney James Harcourt Doug Jackson Jason Douglas Matthew Gray Blake Hackler Kurt Rhoads Cr...

In Episode 8, Grant launches a crusade to root out corruption. But his fight for good government is imperiled by the return of Andrew Johnson. In this  Inside the Episode  bonus feature, co-executive producer Robert McCollum interviews the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast.  1865  is an Airship production.  Support this sho...

On the heels of the election of 1872, Grant launches a crusade to root out corruption. But his fight for good government is imperiled by the return of Andrew Johnson. 1865  is an Airship production. Starring James Black as Ulysses S. Grant, and featuring R. Bruce Elliot as Andrew Johnson Also featuring: Jason Douglas Matthew Gray Blake Hackler Lee George Kurt Rhoads Taylor Harris Sydney James...

At the end of episode seven, President Ulysses S. Grant declares martial law and wages war against the Ku Klux Klan, a decision that sets the table for the upcoming presidential election. Coming up in episode eight, the story jumps forward in time past the election of 1872. But there is some important history in between. This week, we’re again going to fill in those gaps with an episode from the p...

In Episode 7, when the situation below the Mason Dixon takes a turn for the worst, President Grant declares martial law, determined to stamp out the KKK. In this  Inside the Episode  bonus feature, co-executive producer Robert McCollum interviews the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

When the situation below the Mason Dixon takes a turn for the worst, President Grant declares martial law, determined to stamp out the KKK. 1865  is an Airship production. Starring James Black as Ulysses S Grant, with a special appearance by Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin M Stanton. Also featuring: Chris Salazar Jason Douglas Ashley Wood Kelly Jenrette  Kurt Rhoads Dr. Raymond Christian ...

In Episode 6, after Captain Williams’ murder, President Grant sends the K Troop cavalry to investigate the crime and take on the local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan. In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear co-executive producer Robert McCollum interview the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast. With special guest Dr. Raymond Christian. 1865 is an...

In the wake of Captain Williams’ murder, President Grant sends the K Troop cavalry to investigate the crime and take on the local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan. 1865 is an Airship production. Support this show to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more. Starring James Black as Ulysses S Grant. Also featuring: Liz Mikel Sydney James Harcourt Kelly Jenrette  Kurt Rhoads Ashley Wood Jason D...

In Episode 5, President Grant pushes Congress for the power to protect the Freedmen's right to vote and to help install Joseph Rainey, the first black man elected to the House. Grant gets help from a black militia leader named Captain Jim Williams.  In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear co-executive producer Robert McCollum interview creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about th...

President Grant pushes congress for the power to protect the Freedmen's right to vote and to help install Joseph Rainey, the first black man elected to the House. He gets help from a black militia leader named Captain Jim Williams.  1865 is an Airship production. Support this show to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more. Starring James Black as Ulysses S Grant. Also featuring: Willi...

In Episode 4, Edwin Stanton fights for his place at the table, as President Grant strives to keep the peace.  In this  Inside the Episode  bonus feature, hear co-executive producer Robert McCollum interview the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...

Listener note: this episode contains offensive racial language. Please be advised. In the wake of a failed assassination attempt, Edwin Stanton fights for his place at the table, as President-Elect Grant strives to keep the peace.  1865  is an Airship production. Starring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton and James Black as Ulysses S Grant. Also featuring: Chris Salazar Jason Douglas Joel...

At the end of episode three, Ulysses S. Grant decided to run as the Republican nominee for president in the 1868 election. Coming up in episode four, Grant is inaugurated. But there is some important history in between. This week, we’re going to fill in those gaps with an episode from another podcast. Hosted by executive producer Lindsay Graham,  American Elections: Wicked Game  is an in...

In the last of our three prologue episodes, Stanton sets out to convince Grant to stand as a candidate in the upcoming 1868 election. In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear co-executive producer Robert McCollum interview the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast. 1865 is an Airship production. Support this show to get early, ad-free access to e...

Listener note: this episode contains offensive racial language. Please be advised. Stanton convinces General Grant to stand as a candidate in the election of 1868 and wage war against the KKK. 1865 is an Airship production. Support this show to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more. Starring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton and James Black as Ulysses S Grant. Also featuring: David Charles...

In the second of our three prologue episodes, we meet General Grant, who finds himself ensnared in the political battle between Stanton and Johnson. In this  Inside the Episode  bonus feature, hear co-executive producer Robert McCollum interview the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast. Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ f...

General Ulysses S Grant finds himself caught in the middle of the struggle between Stanton and Johnson.  1865  is an Airship production. Starring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton and James Black as Ulysses S Grant. Also featuring (in order of appearance): David Charles R Bruce Elliot Chris Salazar John Tyson Blake Hackler J Michael Tatum David Coffee Aaron Roberts Created by Steven Walte...

In the first of our three prologue episodes, we flashback to the events leading up to President Andrew Johnson’s impeachment, starting with a famous dinner between Edwin Stanton and Charles Dickens.  In this  Inside the Episode  bonus feature, hear co-executive producer Robert McCollum interview the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast....

Edwin Stanton sits down with a famous scribe to tell the story of the events that led to Johnson’s impeachment.  1865  is an Airship production. Starring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton Also featuring (in order of appearance): David Charles R Bruce Elliot J Michael Tatum Blake Hackler John Tyson Chris Salazar Created by Steven Walters and Erik Archilla Written and directed by Steven Wal...

Secretary of War Edwin Stanton returns in Season Two, still fighting to carry forward President Lincoln’s legacy. To finish the job of Reconstruction, Stanton joins with newly elected President Ulysses S. Grant to fight a political battle in Washington and win a war against a menacing threat wreaking havoc all across the South: the Ku Klux Klan.  Heavily researched, this historical political...