Authoritarians create a golden past to return to & condemn all who disagree as enemies
History's complicated.
The past isn't golden.
To see where we are & how to move ahead we MUST understand that.
Friday on History Matters:
History & Democracy: The Dynamic Duo
10AM ET
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History's complicated.
The past isn't golden.
To see where we are & how to move ahead we MUST understand that.
Friday on History Matters:
History & Democracy: The Dynamic Duo
10AM ET
NCHEteach.org/conversations
08:54 PM - Jan 18, 2024
Tomorrow on my webcast History Matters
The Power of Political Stunts
Some political acts are attention-getting stunts but on a nat'l stage they can have a BIG impact. (Impeachment & college presidents, anyone?)
Join the History Matters community for more:
FRI 10AM ET
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The Power of Political Stunts
Some political acts are attention-getting stunts but on a nat'l stage they can have a BIG impact. (Impeachment & college presidents, anyone?)
Join the History Matters community for more:
FRI 10AM ET
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07:49 PM - Dec 14, 2023
Tomorrow on my (live) webcast “History Matters (…and so does coffee):”
Let’s Talk Democracy
Based on the Twitter mansplainers who tried to “teach” me about democracy today, we’ve got a LOT of work to do.
Friday 10AM ET
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Let’s Talk Democracy
Based on the Twitter mansplainers who tried to “teach” me about democracy today, we’ve got a LOT of work to do.
Friday 10AM ET
NCHEteach.org/conversations
05:10 PM - Nov 09, 2023
I’m beyond grateful to those who have contributed to Newbie’s GoFundMe. In his honor, we’ll be giving to Central Park & the Wild Bird Fund.
Here’s a link if you want to offer a tribute to the one and only History Bird.
https://www.gofundme.com/f...
Here’s a link if you want to offer a tribute to the one and only History Bird.
https://www.gofundme.com/f...
10:30 PM - Oct 19, 2023
Tomorrow on my live webcast History Matters:
When Parties Implode
The divided Republican Party has been on display in the struggle to elect a Speaker
What does it mean when parties implode? What can history tell us?
Join us Friday at 10AM ET for more!
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When Parties Implode
The divided Republican Party has been on display in the struggle to elect a Speaker
What does it mean when parties implode? What can history tell us?
Join us Friday at 10AM ET for more!
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06:08 PM - Oct 26, 2023
ACCOUNTABILITY MATTERS.
ESPECIALLY in democratic governance.
People with power were not held accountable for their involvement in 1/6.
And here we are.
ESPECIALLY in democratic governance.
People with power were not held accountable for their involvement in 1/6.
And here we are.
06:53 PM - Oct 25, 2023
Hey folks:
Looks like I'll be on Velshi on MSNBC tomorrow at 11:00 AM talking about dysfunction and violent rhetoric in Congress (surprise!)
Looks like I'll be on Velshi on MSNBC tomorrow at 11:00 AM talking about dysfunction and violent rhetoric in Congress (surprise!)
05:04 PM - Oct 20, 2023
Coming up 10AM ET on "History Matters"
Threats as Politics
Yes--threats vs members of Congress voting against Jordan seem like a continuation of what some on the the right have done for years
No--what's happening now is different & it matters.
Join us!
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Threats as Politics
Yes--threats vs members of Congress voting against Jordan seem like a continuation of what some on the the right have done for years
No--what's happening now is different & it matters.
Join us!
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09:30 AM - Oct 20, 2023
I’m beyond grateful to those who have contributed to Newbie’s GoFundMe. In his honor, we’ll be giving to Central Park & the Wild Bird Fund.
Here’s a link if you want to offer a tribute to the one and only History Bird.
https://www.gofundme.com/f...
Here’s a link if you want to offer a tribute to the one and only History Bird.
https://www.gofundme.com/f...
10:30 PM - Oct 19, 2023
Tomorrow on my live webcast, "History Matters:"
Threats as Politics
We're watching it in action.
How does it work?
WHY does it work?
What does it mean?
Join us.
It couldn't be more timely--or important.
Friday 10AM ET
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Threats as Politics
We're watching it in action.
How does it work?
WHY does it work?
What does it mean?
Join us.
It couldn't be more timely--or important.
Friday 10AM ET
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06:02 PM - Oct 19, 2023
Tomorrow on my live webcast, "History Matters:"
Threats as Politics
We're watching it in action.
How does it work?
WHY does it work?
What does it mean?
Join us.
It couldn't be more timely--or important.
Friday 10AM ET
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Threats as Politics
We're watching it in action.
How does it work?
WHY does it work?
What does it mean?
Join us.
It couldn't be more timely--or important.
Friday 10AM ET
NCHEteach.org/conversations
06:02 PM - Oct 19, 2023
Tomorrow on my live webcast, “History Matters”
What the Heck Just Happened?: History and the Speaker Ouster
SO MUCH TO SAY
Join us!
Friday 10AM ET
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What the Heck Just Happened?: History and the Speaker Ouster
SO MUCH TO SAY
Join us!
Friday 10AM ET
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08:25 PM - Oct 05, 2023
Given what I'm seeing some Republicans claim, I feel the need to state the obvious:
The Republicans decided to oust a Republican Speaker.
To blame this on the Democrats is some serious magical thinking.
As well as desperate.
The Republicans decided to oust a Republican Speaker.
To blame this on the Democrats is some serious magical thinking.
As well as desperate.
05:09 PM - Oct 04, 2023
Tonight I’m giving a (sold-out!) fund-raising lecture for Mory’s. “Congressional Violence Past and Present.”
I’ll say what I’ve said before. Being a historian who has focused on this topic at this point in US history is…mind-bending.
I’ll say what I’ve said before. Being a historian who has focused on this topic at this point in US history is…mind-bending.
10:05 AM - Oct 03, 2023
Hey folks!
Tomorrow on my live webcast History Matters:
CORRUPTION
Always there.
From America’s beginning.
Always a LOT to say.
What do we do about it?
Join us!
Friday 10AM ET
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Tomorrow on my live webcast History Matters:
CORRUPTION
Always there.
From America’s beginning.
Always a LOT to say.
What do we do about it?
Join us!
Friday 10AM ET
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06:31 PM - Sep 28, 2023
Tomorrow morning on "History Matters:"
When Politicians Push Back
Fetterman's slap at Republicans mocking his sweatshirt -- & the resultant cheering by some on the left -- was a strategy shift.
It's been used before.
Want to see how it works?
Tomorrow 10AM ET
NCHEteach.org/conversations
When Politicians Push Back
Fetterman's slap at Republicans mocking his sweatshirt -- & the resultant cheering by some on the left -- was a strategy shift.
It's been used before.
Want to see how it works?
Tomorrow 10AM ET
NCHEteach.org/conversations
04:40 PM - Sep 21, 2023
Tomorrow morning on "History Matters:"
When Politicians Push Back
Fetterman's slap at Republicans mocking his sweatshirt -- & the resultant cheering by some on the left -- was a strategy shift.
It's been used before.
Want to see how it works?
Tomorrow 10AM ET
NCHEteach.org/conversations
When Politicians Push Back
Fetterman's slap at Republicans mocking his sweatshirt -- & the resultant cheering by some on the left -- was a strategy shift.
It's been used before.
Want to see how it works?
Tomorrow 10AM ET
NCHEteach.org/conversations
04:40 PM - Sep 21, 2023
Tomorrow on my live webcast “History Matters:”
The Presidential Parent Trap
There’s a long history of presidential kids hurting—& helping—their parents. What does it say about the “Hunter Factor?”
Join the great History Matters community for more.
Friday 10AM ET
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The Presidential Parent Trap
There’s a long history of presidential kids hurting—& helping—their parents. What does it say about the “Hunter Factor?”
Join the great History Matters community for more.
Friday 10AM ET
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05:54 PM - Sep 14, 2023
Coming up on my webcast, "History Matters," at 10AM ET:
Pacing Yourself in Trying Times
No need to explain why I picked this topic.
Tune in to hear about my "Spectrum of Crises" -- & what historical responses to crises-in-motion reveal.
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Pacing Yourself in Trying Times
No need to explain why I picked this topic.
Tune in to hear about my "Spectrum of Crises" -- & what historical responses to crises-in-motion reveal.
NCHEteach.org/conversations
09:31 AM - Sep 08, 2023
Hey folks!
I just recorded my last episode of "Now & Then," my podcast w/ Heather Cox Richardson. Crying happened
But "History Matters"--my Friday AM webcast--continues!
Tomorrow:
Pacing Yourself in Trying Times
History offers lessons
Join us!
Friday 10AM ET
http://NCHEteach.org/conve...
I just recorded my last episode of "Now & Then," my podcast w/ Heather Cox Richardson. Crying happened
But "History Matters"--my Friday AM webcast--continues!
Tomorrow:
Pacing Yourself in Trying Times
History offers lessons
Join us!
Friday 10AM ET
http://NCHEteach.org/conve...
07:29 PM - Sep 07, 2023
3/ For past statements I've made about the importance of words like "insurrection" or "attempted coup" to describe the events of January 6:
https://www.pbs.org/newsho...
https://www.pbs.org/newsho...
pbs.org
Two years later, what impact did the Jan. 6th attack have on U.S. democracy? | Video | Preserving Democracy | PBS
On the two year anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, Yale historian Joanne Freeman reflects on the enduring legacy left behind by the attack on the Capitol, and what it means for our democracy now: "What the lying did, what the erosion of faith in the democratic process did, was teach p..
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Joanne Freeman @Jbf1755Read an interesting article that speaks to now10:12 PM - Sep 05, 2023
"What's Not in a Name"--G. Foster, Journal of CW Era (Sept '18) explores words describing the coming war
"Rebellion?" "Insurrection?" Both branded the South wrong. "Civil War" was neutral
The words used to describe 1/6 also say a LOT.
Words matter.
10:45 PM - Sep 05, 2023
Read an interesting article that speaks to now
"What's Not in a Name"--G. Foster, Journal of CW Era (Sept '18) explores words describing the coming war
"Rebellion?" "Insurrection?" Both branded the South wrong. "Civil War" was neutral
The words used to describe 1/6 also say a LOT.
Words matter.
"What's Not in a Name"--G. Foster, Journal of CW Era (Sept '18) explores words describing the coming war
"Rebellion?" "Insurrection?" Both branded the South wrong. "Civil War" was neutral
The words used to describe 1/6 also say a LOT.
Words matter.
10:12 PM - Sep 05, 2023
Tomorrow on “History Matters:”
The Rule of Law & Democracy: You Can’t Have One Without The Other
Trial dates vs election dates; Proud Boy sentences: we’re awash in the power & complications of the rule of law.
Why does it matter? Join us!
Friday 10AM ET
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The Rule of Law & Democracy: You Can’t Have One Without The Other
Trial dates vs election dates; Proud Boy sentences: we’re awash in the power & complications of the rule of law.
Why does it matter? Join us!
Friday 10AM ET
NCHEteach.org/conversations
08:16 PM - Aug 31, 2023
Folks are asking if I’m continuing my webcast, given the end of Now & Then.
YES! I will be!
Friday mornings at 10AM ET—I talk about how history can offer guidance through our crisis-ridden present. Been doing it for 3 years.
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Past episodes are archived there as well.
YES! I will be!
Friday mornings at 10AM ET—I talk about how history can offer guidance through our crisis-ridden present. Been doing it for 3 years.
NCHEteach.org/conversations
Past episodes are archived there as well.
02:47 PM - Aug 30, 2023
Tomorrow’s UNC Daily Tar Heel.
As provided by its managing editor, Caitlyn Yaede.
Brilliant.
And heart wrenching.
As provided by its managing editor, Caitlyn Yaede.
Brilliant.
And heart wrenching.
09:31 PM - Aug 29, 2023
That feeling when you discover that Karl Rove discusses your book at some length in the Wall Street Journal...
(Gift article)
https://www.wsj.com/articl...
(Gift article)
https://www.wsj.com/articl...
12:41 PM - Aug 27, 2023
Saw Oppenheimer tonight. Saw four trailers for movies featuring EXPLODING BOMBS.
I mean…just because I was seeing that movie doesn’t mean I’m a bomb fan. Sheesh.
I mean…just because I was seeing that movie doesn’t mean I’m a bomb fan. Sheesh.
10:40 PM - Aug 26, 2023
Tomorrow on my live webcast, “History Matters:”
Performing Politics
The GOP debate.
Trump’s motorcade.
And (somewhat) the Marion County Record.
These were all performances—largely for us.
What were people trying to say?
What do we hear/see?
Friday 10AM ET
NCHEteach.org/conversations
Performing Politics
The GOP debate.
Trump’s motorcade.
And (somewhat) the Marion County Record.
These were all performances—largely for us.
What were people trying to say?
What do we hear/see?
Friday 10AM ET
NCHEteach.org/conversations
09:17 PM - Aug 24, 2023
Tomorrow on my live webcast, “History Matters:”
Performing Politics
The GOP debate.
Trump’s motorcade.
And (somewhat) the Marion County Record.
These were all performances—largely for us.
What were people trying to say?
What do we hear/see?
Friday 10AM ET
NCHEteach.org/conversations
Performing Politics
The GOP debate.
Trump’s motorcade.
And (somewhat) the Marion County Record.
These were all performances—largely for us.
What were people trying to say?
What do we hear/see?
Friday 10AM ET
NCHEteach.org/conversations
09:17 PM - Aug 24, 2023
