As Donald Trump prepares to be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, our latest episode dives into... more

In this special bonus episode, Emma Long and Frank Cogliano delve into the historical context that shaped the Constitution, recorded... more

In the latest episode of America: A History in the Making, Liam is joined by UEA's Emma Long to discuss... more

This week, as JD Vance prepares to follow Donald Trump into the White House for the next four years, I... more

The War of 1812 is often overshadowed by the grand narratives of larger conflicts, yet it birthed significant cultural artifacts,... more

Today, we pay tribute to the extraordinary life and legacy of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States,... more

The War of 1812 was a significant yet often misunderstood conflict between the United States and Britain, driven by a... more

In this special festive bonus episode, Liam & guests discuss their own personal Christmas traditions, their favourite screen Santa Claus... more

Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, Sinterklaas, Babbo Natale, Kanakaloka, Papa Noel, and Saint Nicholas - just some of the names used... more

In this special festive bonus episode, we jump in our Christmas movie time machine and chat about everything from It's... more

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to dust off those old DVDs, whip up some egg nogg, and... more

In this bonus episode, we take a deeper look at the complex relationship between religion and American identity, particularly in... more

America's Bible Belt, a term coined nearly a century ago, remains a significant cultural and political phenomenon, representing regions in... more

Homelessness is a complex issue, and approaches to tackling it vary significantly across political lines, as our guest Dr. Becky... more

In this special bonus episode, we continue our conversation from the recent episode What Was the Sand Creek Massacre? and... more

The Sand Creek Massacre stands as one of the most horrific events in American military history, where hundreds of U.S.... more

As the music industry reflects on the recent CMA Awards, here's a conversation we had with John Collins from CountryLine... more

In the latest episode of America: A History in the Making, we dive into the aftermath of the recent election,... more

Christopher Columbus, often credited with discovering America, is a complex historical figure whose legacy prompts significant debate.While he embarked on... more

In this special bonus episode, recorded before the 2024 Presidential election, we explore the significant implications of the June 2024... more

This podcast episode features a deep discussion on the recent presidential election and the implications of Kamala Harris's campaign performance.... more

The transition period following a presidential election is a critical yet often overlooked phase in American politics, so in this... more

A recent poll suggests that 72% of Americans believe the US used to be a good example of democracy but... more

In this special episode of America: A History in the Making, the day after the 2024 U.S. election, we bring... more

In this extra bonus, following on from a previous main episode, we delve into the prospects of Kamala Harris winning... more

As the US election approaches, this special episode looks at the experiences of first time American voters casting their ballots... more

In the second part of our US election special, we dive into the complexity and intricacies surrounding the U.S. electoral... more

On Tuesday November 5th 2024, millions of Americans will decide who moves into the White House for the next four... more

Baseball's status as America's pastime is deeply intertwined with its rich history and the shared experiences it fosters among fans.This... more

Baseball's evolution from a localized pastime to America's national sport is intricately linked to the social dynamics and historical context... more

This bonus episode delves into the complexities surrounding Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn," particularly why it has faced challenges and bans... more

In this milestone 50th episode of the main podcast, we delve into the complex history of Hawai'i, exploring its journey... more

Medicare, a national health insurance program for individuals over 65, has been a pivotal part of American social policy since... more

Mark Twain's "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" continues to stir debate over a century after its publication, primarily due to its... more

Since 1779, the United States have sworn in 46 Presidents. All very different - some democrat, some republican, even whigs,... more

This week we are donning our stetsons and grabbing a cold one, as we discuss the most rootin’ tootin’ American... more

If June 27th is remembered as the night that ended the Biden re-election campaign, then September 10th may just be... more

Presidential debates are a staple of the election cycle, but in recent years the drama of deciding who gets to... more

In Britain, council estates are a standard part of the housing ecosystem. That is, government-built housing for those who lack... more

This week, as the 2024 Presidential election draws nearer, the possibility of a second Trump term looms larger, and the... more

This is America: A History in the Making, where we discuss the biggest stories and breaking news from the USA.... more

In 1959, toy entrepreneur Ruth Handel changed her life forever. Her new product, a doll named after her Daughter Barbara,... more

In America: A History in the Making, host Liam Heffernan is joined by show regulars and special guests to discuss... more

This week, with the Republican National Convention been and gone, and the Democratic National Convention happening over the next few... more

Exactly 79 years ago to the day this episode is released, the USA changed the course, not just of World... more

This week, we are taking a closer look at the unidentified, the unexplained, and the stuff that, until recently, have... more

In the first of our new strand of episodes, America: A History in the Making, Liam is joined by show... more

In just a few days, the Olympic flame will make its way to the Seine River, where tens of thousands... more

This week we are celebrating the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 space shuttle launch, but it’s greatest moment was... more

This week we are shining a light on one of the greatest figures in American history. Born Araminta Rossin, she began... more

DISCLAIMER: there may be small patches of slightly weird sound in this episode. Please bear with us! On July 2nd 1964,... more

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! America: A History Podcast returns with brand new episodes from Tuesday 2nd July, so make sure you follow and... more

This week we are literally discussing the theme song to this podcast. It became synonymous with the Civil War, and... more

On this episode, as America’s foreign relations once again dominates headlines, I want to explore just how powerful the country... more

We are recording this week’s episode on Monday 4th March, 2024. This weekend Donald Trump continued his near clean sweep... more

This week, as the who’s who of entertainment descend on Hollywood for the glitziest night on the calendar, I want... more

This week, I find out more about how one of America’s most popular first ladies turned her office, and residence... more

America may be gearing up for Trump versus Biden already, but it remains in the middle of a nomination campaign...... more

Your favourite American history podcast is coming back! America: A History Podcast has taken a little winter hiatus, but we are... more

It all started with (a now public domain) Mickey Mouse, but today Disney is a cultural behemoth. A global household... more

Christmas is a season of goodwill... or so we thought. Conservative pockets of America would argue that Christmas is now... more

From Home Alone to Love Actually, Hollywood Christmas movies are as much a part of the festivities as Santa Claus... more

In the words of Andy Williams, It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but do we really know why... more

The Presidency is considered one of the most important jobs in the world, and as the saying goes, with great... more

In America, Thanksgiving is comparable to Christmas on the holiday calendar. It’s when everyone gets together with turkey, football, and... more

Insomnia Cafe doesn't sound like the name of one of the most successful TV shows of all time. And yet,... more

In 1979, author Octavia Butler published a novel which would become a foundational text in our understanding of slavery. Kindred... more

Halloween has become a distinctly American holiday, but it wasn't always like this. In fact, the roots of this holiday... more

Ahead of the release of our Halloween special, Professor Thomas Ruys Smith recites a lost poem from 19th century America. This... more

You may not have heard the name Ed Gein before, but he's probably your worst nightmare. Otherwise known as the... more

You might think that the civil rights movement ended in the 1960s, but America is still a deeply divided country.... more

You have probably heard the names Harriet Tubman or Booker T. Washington (not the WWE superstar), but what about Frederick... more

From Huck Finn to Drag Queens, children’s literature has always been a deeply divisive subject. But is this driven by parental... more

From the war on Disney to the calamitous Presidential campaign launch on Twitter, Ron DeSantis is no stranger to the... more

When you think of slavery, you most likely picture an African American on a white southern plantation, but the roots... more

From peanut farmer to Nobel Peace Prize winner via the White House, Jimmy Carter is a man driven by his... more

The American Dream has come to define what every American should reach for. You'll hear it in almost every Presidential... more

On average, there is at least one mass shooting in America every single day. News of the latest school shooting has... more

When you think of the Civil Rights Movement, you probably think of Martin Luther King, the back of the bus,... more

The Super Bowl has evolved from just an American football game to an annual entertainment spectacle. But how did the... more

When you think of US history, do Native Americans come to mind? In this episode, we begin our journey into the... more

The US Supreme Court is not averse to grabbing headlines. It caused a major recent controversy for overturning Roe v... more

Over the past 250 years, the United States of America have grown from 13 founding colonies to 50 states and... more

In the mid 1980s, author Winston Groom published a story which would, thanks to its Oscar-winning Hollywood adaptation, come to... more

The President of the United States is arguably the most high profile head of state, and not an easy job... more

It's almost impossible to talk about American history without looking at slavery. The slave trade and slavery became one of... more

The US Constitution has been the bedrock of United States law since its creation shortly after the American Revolution. But... more

In this special preview episode of America: A History Podcast, we ask some of our faculty and special guests... what... more

Welcome to America: A History Podcast, where we have a dream to do US history more bigly than anyone has... more