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Intriguing hour-long conversations with people who are making things happen. Hosted by Peter Slen. New episodes every Sunday evening. From the network that brings you "Washington Today" and "Lectures in History" podcasts.

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Chris Arnade, Photojournalist 26.04.2020 58:17

Former Wall Street trader turned photojournalist Chris Arnade discussed his book "Dignity," in which he documents the plight of those living on the margins of society in America. He talked about his photos and shared stories about some of the people he befriended during his travels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Wallner, Historian and Professor at American University 19.04.2020 57:31

Former U.S. Senate aide James Wallner, who currently researches and writes about Congress at the R Street Institute, joins us to talk about the role and power of Senate Majority Leaders throughout history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 05.04.2020 55:22

We profile Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases since 1984 and a prominent member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amity Shlaes, Author and Economic Historian on U.S. Response to Crises 29.03.2020 54:53

Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation chair, author and economic historian Amity Shlaes joins us to talk about the history of U.S. government responses to economic crises, including the Great Depression, the 2008 global recession, and the coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christian McMillen, Author of "Pandemics: A Very Short Introduction" 22.03.2020 1:00:40

Christian McMillen talks about the history of pandemics. He is the author of “Pandemics: A Very Short Introduction” and is a University of Virginia associate dean for social sciences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Inskeep, Author of "Imperfect Union" 15.03.2020 58:56

NPR “Morning Edition” host Steve Inskeep discusses his book, “Imperfect Union,” which chronicles John and Jessie Fremont and their exploration of the American West in the 19th century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peggy Wallace Kennedy, Author of "The Broken Road: George Wallace and a Daughter's Journey to Reconciliation" 08.03.2020 56:58

Peggy Wallace Kennedy, daughter of former 4-term Alabama governor and presidential candidate segregationist George Wallace, talks about her father’s controversial career and his later political conversion after almost being assassinated in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carl Cannon, Washington Bureau Chief of RealClearPolitics on Super Tuesday 01.03.2020 1:01:09

Carl Cannon, Washington Bureau Chief of RealClearPolitics, discusses the history of Super Tuesday primaries and caucuses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Notable Speakers of the House with Matthew Green 23.02.2020 59:54

Matthew Green looks back over history & into our own time to talk about notable Speakers - including Henry Clay, Joe Cannon, Newt Gingrich, and current Speaker Nancy Pelosi. He is a Catholic University political science professor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig Fehrman, "Author in Chief" 16.02.2020 1:00:03

Journalist and historian Craig Fehrman analyzes American presidents through the lens of the books they've written. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Q&A with Lual Mayen 09.02.2020 56:34

Lual Mayen recounts his journey from life as a South Sudanese refugee to a Washington, D.C.-based video game developer and CEO of his company Junub Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathryn Sullivan, "Handprints on Hubble" 02.02.2020 58:06

Kathryn Sullivan, the first American woman to walk in space, talks about being part of NASA's first class of female astronauts and her participation in the launch and maintenance of the Hubble Space Telescope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa Caucuses History 26.01.2020 58:51

David Yepsen talks about the history of the "First-in-the-Nation" Iowa caucuses, which are held this year on February 3, 2020. Mr. Yepsen was the chief political writer for the Des Moines Register, where he covered politics for 34 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History of the New Hampshire Primary 19.01.2020 1:00:08

Former [New Hampshire Union Leader] Publisher and now Editor-at-Large Joseph McQuaid talks about his state's presidential primary history. This year's primary is February 11, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History of Impeachment in the Senate 12.01.2020 58:54

Historian emeritus of the U.S. Senate, Donald Ritchie, talks about the process and history of Senate impeachment trials, including those of Presidents Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Weiss, "In That Time" 05.01.2020 1:00:34

Daniel Weiss, president and CEO of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, talks about the life of poet Michael O'Donnell, who went missing in action during the Vietnam War after the helicopter he was piloting was shot down over Cambodia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Azra Raza, "The First Cell" 15.12.2019 59:38

Dr. Azra Raza, professor of medicine and director of the MDS Center at Columbia University, takes a critical look at the way we have treated cancer in the United States since the early 1970s and discusses how patient care can be improved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holly Jackson, "American Radicals" 08.12.2019 58:44

University of Massachusetts professor Holly Jackson discusses her book, [American Radicals], about the people, inspired by the Founding Fathers, who worked to spread freedom and equality in the United States during the 19th Century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Presidential Press Coverage 01.12.2019 55:40

The Newseum's Patty Rhule talks about how the press has covered American presidents over the course of our history. She is vice president of the museum's content and exhibit development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Presidential Nominating Process 24.11.2019 1:00:07

Lara Brown of George Washington University discusses how the current presidential nominating system developed. She is the political management school director at George Washington University & author of "Jockeying for the American Presidency." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Reporter's View of Afghanistan, Pakistan & Iraq 17.11.2019 59:42

Pamela Constable recently completed a lengthy tour as the [Washington Post]'s Afghanistan/Pakistan bureau chief. She talks about her work, the people she's met, the issues she's covered, and conditions today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susannah Cahalan, "The Great Pretender" 10.11.2019 58:31

Journalist Susannah Cahalan discusses her book, [The Great Pretender], about a 1973 experiment led by Stanford psychologist David Rosenhan that was conducted to test the legitimacy of psychiatric hospitals in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Supreme Court Chief Justices 03.11.2019 59:59

Elizabeth Papez - a litigator and partner in the firm of Gibson Dunn, and former U.S. Deputy Assistant Attorney General who clerked for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas -- discusses several high profile U.S. Supreme Court chief justices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Arnade, "Dignity" 27.10.2019 58:14

Former Wall Street trader turned photojournalist Chris Arnade discusses his book, [Dignity], in which he documents the plight of those living on the margins of society in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Kraut 20.10.2019 1:00:02

American University Distinguished Professor of History Alan Kraut looks back at our politics and policies over the past two plus centuries to see how they transformed the laws designed to manage immigration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices