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“Thank you for giving us the gift of the podcast!”
M&FsMom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/24
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“Heather Cox Richardson is a national treasure. So grateful to have her sharing her wealth of knowledge and insight.”
SisterGoddess via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/24
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“OMG that’s quite a retelling of Lincoln’s views on Black people and slavery (Frederick Douglas was not so generous) and post Civil War America. The HUGE backlash against Reconstruction (which the Federal govt abandoned after 10 years) resulted in sharecropping, Jim Crow laws and apartheid,...”Read full review »
V-Spain via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/24
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“Thank you for the writing (and podcasting) you do here, Heather. I’m grateful for the critical insights and am glad your message is out there. I hope enough people listen. 🧡”
CarrieEmpowered via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/24
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“Every time I hop in the car, your podcast is the first in the queue!”
derpack via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/24
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“I look forward to these podcasts everyday. I need it in this time of uncertainty”
Dakota Tracker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/24
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“Great work of fiction.”
Fsanson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/24
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“I really love and appreciate this podcast. It is well laid out, concise, and easy to follow, especially for a lay person as myself. Richardson has a marvellous way of entertaining and educating you with current events.”
therealzal via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/19/24
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“This is my first listen everyday. I don’t know what I’d do without your voice of reason - thank you!”
Suziesallyq via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/24
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“Heather is SO generous to share her research on current and historical events. A daily dose of Real, written and spoken for us, is the perfect way to feel informed without the bombardment of speculation and interpretation found elsewhere.
I love her for this offering.”
stuckonthisstep via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/24
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“My husband and I can’t wait for each new letter. She speaks for so many Americans and patriots who want to keep this great country strong!”
Poker Face 13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/24
“This is a “one of a kind” podcast. Full of important historical contextual information that informs the “why” associated with current political situations.”
In depth and interesting! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/24
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“This is the one podcast/newsletter that I can share with any one, but especially those of voting age. Thank you for sharing your insight and understanding with historical context that helps the modern age feel more survivable.”
DorotheaV via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/24
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“excellent podcast about today's political issues & their roots in history. her books are also fantastic & illuminating.”Read full review »
dark green powers via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/24
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“HCR explains the history behind today’s politics”
danabanana321 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/24
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“HCR always delivers the news of the day with a calm and clear manner- and always looking at the historical context. Required listening in these trying times.”
Alex fugazi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/24
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“Clear, concise, factual and should be played in classrooms all across America after the pledge of allegiance. Heather is a great American and historian. Thank you”
dtennessee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/20/24
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“If I could only subscribe to one current events podcast, it would be Heather Cox Richardson‘s Letters from an American. Her factual, history-based perspective helps me to better understand today’s political environment and put it in context. Her top-notch analysis and insights help me to become a...”Read full review »
Sue*Bee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/24
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“I love how Heather sees history and can bring it around to what is happening, or could happen in the United States.”
Nimue2you via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/24
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“Wonderful content slightly marred by the confusing and irritating outro music. I try to figure out when she’s about to stop talking so I don’t have to hear it, but inevitably it plays.”
Spcejunk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/24
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“I have fallen in love with HCR's Brain Food for normal, educated, engaged people.
I started accidentally reading her on FB, after another smart woman shared her stack with me.
Hooked.
Politics cannot be separated from history. Thank you Heather, you are my coffee, my tincture.”Read full review »
Dtayatl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/24
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“Thank you.”
1st generation American via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/24
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“Everyday I am supported in my beliefs by this podcast. Thank you 💚☘️”
Killarnan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/24
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“So much great information given in historical context. This is the only podcast that I never ever miss an episode!”
I WOKE all my bones! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/10/24
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“I have listened (previously read) the letters from Heather Cox Richardson for years. I suffer from migraines so switching to a format where she reads them was very helpful for me & my visual issues.
I see some people say that she is too far left and it just confirms our already left-leaning...”Read full review »
Jamie from NC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/23/24
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“Two weeks ago a friend told me about Heather and this podcast. I haven’t missed one yet.
Heather brings an important perspective to current events with a very knowledgeable historic lens.
I sorely miss hearing from Heather on any days it isn’t on!”
Jeffrey L Sparks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/24
“Keeps me informed, grounded, and so effectively puts today’s news in historical context.”
ToddOrBillyS via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/24
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“Democracy depends on informed citizens, and I can think of no better source than HCR’s analyses to put current events in context.”
Kudzu Honey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/24
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“HCR is one of the few people who has met the moment. She is a national treasure and i thank her and whoever helps her for their tireless efforts in defending democracy. Thank you.”
AtlJemo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/24
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“One of best historical and political resources available today.”
AlenciaLux via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/05/24
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“Thank you for your thoughtful words and intelligence. This podcast brings me hope.”
Charlene Ignacio via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/05/24
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“While there is so much to appreciate about Ms. Richardson’s daily letters to America, ( and beyond ), starting with whisking her readers straight to the point of whatever current event she is illuminating without need for comedic emphasis, nothing is rarer, nor more important to our full...”Read full review »
Banjo Gomez via Apple Podcasts ·
Italy ·
07/03/24
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“Letters to an American has always been essential reading. Now it’s also essential listening! Thank you HCR for connecting the insanity of current events to their historical origins.”
DLynee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/24
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“I am not a fan of this podcast thanks”
Flower are red via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/24
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“I listen or read Heather EVERY DAY!”
Nancy from IL via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/20/24
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“Thank you for educating us.”
pashmbabyyyy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/24
“Heather Cox Richardson is a top historian in the US. Her very understandable descriptions of current events, compared with our country's history, provide clear insight into what is happening now and what may happen next based on what has happened before. Her passion for non-partisan American...”Read full review »
PBlue1968 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/24
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“Devoid of real value. Unnecessarily divisive. The only reason someone should listen to this podcast is to gain confirmation bias or understand how one extreme thinks.”
bfollansbee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/24
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“The main point of Fox “News” Is to bash the other side, by any means necessary. They are so ungrateful for the world they get to walk around in. Their audience doesn’t realize how much of their rights, they get from the people they hate so much. I will tell my neighbor to spare my wife when they...”Read full review »
323xyz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/24
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“I love that you repeated “guilty” 34 times, replicating court proceedings for all to hear. Thanks for all you do!”
Twodog_mom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/24
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“So straightforward and well researched.
my new favorite.
I listen to a lot of podcasts this is special”
Tmurf12 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/24
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“I love Heather’s words of history. I’ve learned so much from this podcast.”
plaidshirtwoman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/24/24
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“Her newsletter kept me sane during the trump administration and continues now is the most informative 10 minutes of my day. Erudite with a writing style that is easy on my eyes and brain. Dr. Richardson has been an amazing voice of reason and a time when our country is not exactly reasonable.”
Loronah J via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/24
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“Brilliant!”
New boater via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/24
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“I respect Heather Cox Richardson’s thoughts on the political scene today. The way she weaves her knowledge of American history into her newsletter gives an even greater context on how we got to the place where we are at today. I love the newsletters, but as a busy mom and teacher, I often did not...”Read full review »
Reborales via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/11/24
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“As a former grad student in one of Heather’s classes, I can say with absolute certainty that she’s exactly like the person you hear on these podcasts and videos: sharp, tough, honest, and fun. I’m entirely a fan, and am thrilled that so many others get to read her books and listen to her reports...”Read full review »
BelleAm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/24
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“Thank you for all you do, Heather Cox Richardson. Yours is a voice I can trust.”
leahleah80 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/24
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“One of my Faves. HCR produces an informative accurate view of history complete with references so you can really make it your own.”
aloha-vibes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/24
“I’ve been reading Heather since 2019 now, and I periodically miss the nightly notes because I forget to check, and/or fb doesn’t ever notify me.
These audio versions are so easy to stay up to date with. And I love listening to Heather break down the current goings ons.
Keep it up, Heather....”Read full review »
Sir Rationale via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/24
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“A gifted historian, who provides current political news (without drama) and ties it all together. It’s how we start off our morning.”
ThatStrongWoman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/24
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