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Over the years C-SPAN's Brian Lamb has interviewed many historians, but was only able to scratch the surface of their deep knowledge. Now he's talking in-depth with some of these same nationally-known historians, making for a fascinating learning experience. Listen as they discuss their careers and what they've learned about America through researching and writing about history. From politics to pop culture, C-SPAN's Talking With... gets into the minds of America's top historians, who sometimes make history by writing about it. Season 3 Harold Holzer Season 2 Douglas Brinkley Season 1 Richard...

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Richard Norton Smith - Ep. 16 28.07.2025 22:28

Brian Lamb talks with historian Richard Norton Smith about the U.S. Supreme Court and Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Norton Smith - Ep. 15 28.07.2025 23:02

Brian Lamb talks with historian Richard Norton Smith about the U.S. presidents as public speakers, they myths about our presidents, and the presidents that are the most fun to talk/write about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Norton Smith - Ep. 14 28.07.2025 21:32

Brian Lamb talks with historian Richard Norton Smith about greed, Fox News, the golden age of television, and our most religious president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Norton Smith - Ep. 13 28.07.2025 22:00

Brian Lamb talks with historian Richard Norton Smith about the year 1968 and the least prepared/luckiest U.S. presidents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Norton Smith - Ep. 12 28.07.2025 20:14

Brian Lamb talks with historian Richard Norton Smith about his writing technique, reading biographies, and book reviewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Norton Smith - Ep. 11 28.07.2025 21:19

Brian Lamb talks with historian Richard Norton Smith about Ernest Hemingway, Somerset Maugham, and writing eulogies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Norton Smith - Ep. 10 28.07.2025 20:43

Brian Lamb talks with historian Richard Norton Smith about Charles de Gaulle and Winston Churchill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Norton Smith - Ep. 9 28.07.2025 20:35

Brian Lamb talks with historian Richard Norton Smith about spending time with former President Ronald Reagan and living a solitary life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Norton Smith - Ep. 8 28.07.2025 21:41

Brian Lamb talks with historian Richard Norton Smith about his favorite historians, "Hamilton" (the musical), and Winston Churchill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Norton Smith - Ep. 7 28.07.2025 19:13

Brian Lamb talks with historian Richard Norton Smith about his heart attack, Nelson Rockefeller, tracking hurricanes and his fascination with world fairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Norton Smith - Ep. 6 28.07.2025 19:16

Brian Lamb talks with historian Richard Norton Smith about his forthcoming biography of President Ford and writing speeches for former Boston Mayor Kevin White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Norton Smith - Ep. 5 28.07.2025 22:26

Brian Lamb talks with historian Richard Norton Smith about living in Illinois and Colonel Robert McCormick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Norton Smith - Ep. 4 28.07.2025 22:36

Brian Lamb talks with historian Richard Norton Smith about his biography of former Senators Bob and Elizabeth Dole, presidents with the best sense of humor, and the presidential libraries he has run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Norton Smith - Ep. 3 28.07.2025 20:56

Brian Lamb talks with historian Richard Norton Smith about Doris Kearns Goodwin, high school, and his family (parents and siblings). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Norton Smith - Ep. 2 28.07.2025 21:19

Brian Lamb talks with historian Richard Norton Smith about Thomas Dewey, Herbert Hoover, and Harvard University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TRAILER: Talking With... 28.07.2025 0:53

C-SPAN's Brian Lamb is Talking With… historian Richard Norton Smith. During their wide-ranging, eight-hour conversation—presented in 20-minute segments—you'll hear them discuss everything from U.S. presidents to hurricanes. Mr. Smith has written eight books, run five presidential libraries, and built the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas. Learn more about your ad ch...

Richard Norton Smith - Ep. 1 28.07.2025 19:39

C-SPAN's Brian Lamb is talking with historian Richard Norton Smith. During their wide ranging conversation you'll hear them discuss everything from U.S. presidents to hurricanes. Mr. Smith has written eight books, run five presidential libraries, and built the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas. In this first episode Mr. Smith talks about growing up in Massachusetts,...