One of the BEST history podcasts out there
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“As an avid public radio listener, I've always wondered why there aren't any HISTORY shows in the public radio lineup. Until now. BackStory does what few other news media outlets manage to do: it shows up every week with the historical context to that week's big news. And it does so in an extremely listenable way, with high production values and a healthy dose of humor. Highly recommended for anybody with even a passing interest in American history. (Also recommended for those who couldn't care less -- this show will make you care!)”Read full review »
Sebatchka via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/08
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“This podcast is the highlight of my iPod, and I'm not usually a history lover. I'm sick of pundits and talking heads and uncontextualized news-- ths show fills a long-neglected void in the media. Plus, in an era of panic and superlatives ("THE saddest, the fattest, the...”Read full review »
Basya90 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/08
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“I love this show! A history professor myself, I'm familiar with most of the things that come up, but I still learn something new with each podcast, and I really enjoy the different perspectives on familiar events. New ways of looking at familiar things are as useful as learning new things...”Read full review »
usctpowers via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/12
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“This show has done a great job of offering concise overviews of the history of what many think are "modern" topics, but in reality are issues that have been around for hundreds of years. Excellent research and a nice balance of historical information with entertaining anecdotes.”Read full review »
tamers! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/08
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