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The Story of America in 365 Days

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250 years of history. 365 days. One epic story. Join hosts Stephen and Leah for a daily deep dive into the moments that defined America. From the sweltering heat of Philadelphia in 1776 to the global stage of the 21st century, we move beyond the textbooks to analyze why things happened and who made them happen. We explore the founding ideals, the brutal conflicts, and the slow march toward a more perfect union. This is your daily dose of American history. Start the journey at https://pointedwords.com/

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Episode 36 - Citizen Genêt 05.02.2026 6:13

It is February 5th. Welcome to Episode 36 of History in a Year. Today, a rock star diplomat arrives in America. Edmond-Charles Genêt, better known as...

Episode 35 - The French Explosion 04.02.2026 5:53

It is February 4th. Welcome to Episode 35 of History in a Year. Today, the world catches fire. The French Revolution explodes across the Atlantic, for...

Episode 34 - The Bank (Extended Edition) 03.02.2026 9:48

It is February 3rd. Welcome to Episode 34 of History in a Year. Today, the ink is barely dry on the "Dinner Table Bargain" before a new war erupts in ...

Episode 33 - The Room Where It Happened 02.02.2026 5:44

It is February 2nd. Welcome to Episode 33 of History in a Year. Today, the gridlock in Congress threatens to tear the United States apart. Alexander H...

Episode 32 - The Cabinet Battle 01.02.2026 7:45

It is February 1st. Welcome to Episode 32 of History in a Year. Today, the war against the British is over, but the war for America’s soul has just ...

Episode 31 - The Birth of a Nation: A Month in Review (20-Minute Special) 31.01.2026 17:55

It is January 31st. Welcome to the Season Finale of January. Today, we hit the pause button for a special 30-minute deep dive. For the last 30 days, w...

Episode 30 - The First Inauguration 30.01.2026 7:56

It is January 30th. Welcome to Episode 30 of History in a Year. Today, the experiment officially begins. We travel to New York City—the first capita...

Episode 29 - The War of Words 30.01.2026 9:06

It is January 29th. Welcome to Episode 29 of History in a Year. Today, the ink is dry on the Constitution, but the battle is just beginning. We witnes...

Episode 28 - The Rising Sun 29.01.2026 8:00

It is January 28th. Welcome to Episode 28 of History in a Year. Today, the miracle at Philadelphia is complete. We stand in the room on September 17, ...

Episode 27 - We Need A President 28.01.2026 8:56

It is January 27th. Welcome to Episode 27 of History in a Year. Today, the Founding Fathers try to solve the hardest puzzle of the Convention: The Pre...

Episode 26 - The Great Compromise 27.01.2026 8:30

It is January 26th. Welcome to Episode 26 of History in a Year. Today, the Constitutional Convention hits a brick wall. The Big States and Small State...

Episode 25 - The Convention Begins 25.01.2026 8:49

It is January 25th. Welcome to Episode 25 of History in a Year. Today, fifty-five men gather in a sweltering room in Philadelphia to perform a "peacef...

Episode 24 - Shays' Rebellion 24.01.2026 9:07

It is January 24th. Welcome to Episode 24 of History in a Year. Today, the "Rope of Sand" snaps. In the winter of 1786, thousands of angry veterans in...

Episode 23 - A Rope of Sand 23.01.2026 8:28

It is January 23rd. Welcome to Episode 23 of History in a Year. Today, the party is over. The war is won, but the peace is a disaster. We explore the ...

Episode 22 - Peace & Resignation 22.01.2026 8:27

It is January 22nd. Welcome to Episode 22 of History in a Year. Today, the long war finally ends. We watch the British fleet sail out of New York Harb...

Episode 21 - The Man Who Wouldn't Be King 21.01.2026 9:35

It is January 21st. Welcome to Episode 21 of History in a Year. Today, the American Revolution faces its final and most dangerous test—not from the ...

Episode 20 - The World Turned Upside Down 20.01.2026 10:02

It is January 20th. Welcome to Episode 20 of History in a Year. Today, the trap snaps shut. General Cornwallis retreats to the Virginia coast, waiting...

Episode 19 - Cowpens & Guilford Courthouse 19.01.2026 10:04

It is January 19th. Welcome to Episode 19 of History in a Year. Today, the Americans stop running and start fighting smart. General Nathanael Greene t...

Episode 18 - The Swamp Fox & The Overmountain Men 18.01.2026 11:05

It is January 18th. Welcome to Episode 18 of History in a Year. Today, the war moves into the shadows. With the regular American army destroyed, the S...

Episode 17 - Treason! 17.01.2026 10:46

It is January 17th. Welcome to Episode 17 of History in a Year. Today, while the war rages in the South, the American Revolution nearly dies from a kn...

Episode 16 - The War Moves South 16.01.2026 7:11

It is January 16th. Welcome to Episode 16 of History in a Year. Today, the British change their strategy. Frustrated by the stalemate in the North, th...

Episode 15 - Valley Forge 15.01.2026 6:40

It is January 15th. Welcome to Episode 15 of History in a Year. Today, we enter the "Winter of Despair." While Benjamin Franklin drinks champagne in P...

Episode 14 - The French Alliance 14.01.2026 5:39

It is January 14th. Welcome to Episode 14 of History in a Year. Today, we leave the frozen woods of America and travel to the glittering palaces of Pa...

Episode 13 - Gentleman Johnny’s Mistake 13.01.2026 6:25

It is January 13th. Welcome to Episode 13 of History in a Year. Today, the British Empire tries to cut the rebellion in half. A dashing general named ...

Episode 12 - Victory or Death 12.01.2026 8:28

It is January 12th. Welcome to Episode 12 of History in a Year. Today, the American Revolution is on life support. George Washington has lost New York...