Breaking History

The Free Press

Topics: History

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Sometimes the news moves so fast, you have to look closely to know if you’ve seen it before. And that’s what this show is about. Breaking History breaks down the news, by breaking down history. We cover everything from LBJ and the Roman Republic to Donald Trump and the chaos at Columbia. This twice a month show from The Free Press delivers the best historians, authors, and reporters by mining the archives of human experience to figure out the present. George Santayana wrote, “Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Tune in to Breaking History to resist the repetition.

Latest episodeWhy the Future of Education Won’t Come from the Ivy LeagueAugust 6, 2026 · 62 min

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Latest episodes

1. Why the Future of Education Won’t Come from the Ivy LeagueAugust 6, 2026 · 62 min
2. The Slow Death of Journalism, with Matt TaibbiJuly 23, 2026 · 51 min
3. How the Democratic Socialists Conquered New York CityJune 30, 2026 · 61 min
4. Iran’s Favourite Washington PunditJune 12, 2026 · 48 min
5. Who Owns the Declaration of Independence?May 27, 2026 · 78 min
6. A New Series From The Free Press | The Lindbergh ConspiraciesMay 19, 2026 · 43 min
7. What the Founders Really Meant to SayMay 13, 2026 · 57 min
8. Roald Dahl: Genius and BigotMay 7, 2026 · 49 min
9. Eli Lake and David Rose: The UK Censorship Machine Eats ItselfMay 1, 2026 · 52 min
10. Is This War Justified? Eli Lake Debates Iran with Robert WrightApril 16, 2026 · 116 min

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