U.S. History--The Civil War EPISODES

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message April 9th marks 160 years since the surrender at Appomattox Courthouse – the moment that effectively ended America's bloodiest conflict. This anniversary offers a powerful opportunity to reflect on the Civil War's enduring impact on our national identity and democratic principles. The surrender scene itself carries deep symbolism: Lee in his pristine gray uniform meeting Grant in his characteristically muddy field attire, negotiat...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Could we ever fathom the sheer enormity of a nation torn asunder by its own people? That's the journey we embark on, as Geoffrey Ward, alongside Rick and Ken Burns, guide us through the harrowing and transformative years of the American Civil War in their seminal work, "The Civil War: An Illustrated History." As your host, David Kaiser, I invite you to unearth the pivotal moments that not only forged a new America but also sign...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Join us as we journey back in time to honor the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, a turning point in our nation's history. In todays Special Liberty Minute 🗽, we continue with our 160th anniversary commemoration with the final part, Part 3. Our guide today will include Stephen Sears and his wonderful one volume book on Gettysburg plus, we have a unique book we will be reading from, Pickett's Charge At Gettysbu...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Join us on a captivating journey back to an era that defined the course of American history - the Battle of Gettysburg. Picture a sleepy Pennsylvania town, now echoing with the march of armies and the thunder of cannons. In todays Special Liberty Minute 🗽, we continue with our 160th anniversary commemoration of the battle of Gettysburg, part 2 Our guide today is Stephen Sears and very well written one volume book on ...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Join us on a captivating journey back to an era that defined the course of American history - the Battle of Gettysburg. Picture a sleepy Pennsylvania town, now echoing with the march of armies and the thunder of cannons. In todays Liberty Minute 🗽, we'll share with you from Allen Guelzo's wonderful book, Gettysburg: The Last Invasion This series is a tribute to our dear friend and listener, Ed Gallagher, whose love f...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message In todays episode, we stay in pre-war Europe of the 1930’s with our book The Pope Last Crusade: How An American Jesuit helped Pope Pius XI’s Campaign to Stop Hitler by Peter Eisner. We will discuss what three things 1930’s Germany can teach us today. Key Points from the Episode: Our Nation’s report card with very poor marks for our young ones in civics and historyWe dive into pre-war history at the French and G...