Stodgy Old-School History, In the Worst Way.
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“I used to subscribe to and love this podcast. Despite the sloppy presentation and poor editing, I felt Bruce was doing a great job.
And then, in a recent podcast, he ended by saying that people should go out and read History books. As a PhD student in history, my heart rose.
And then it plummeted when he went on to say that, essentially, if a history book wasn't written 30-50 year ago or more, it's not real history.
Not only did I take this personally, as someone writing a history book myself, but it suddenly pointed to some real problems in the podcast-- Bruce's overstating the import of Political and Diplomatic History, his ignorance of a lot of the historical work of the last forty years-- Social History, Cultural History, Labor History, Black History, Women's History... This podcast, despite its self-styled liberalsim, is about rich white men making all the decisions and having all the power. And when he steps outside those bounds, he often gets stuff wrong.
I used to forgive it, thinking that he has his own interests, like anyone else. Now that I know it's a willful ignorance, I'm personally unsubscribing.”Read full review »
Frustrated in Virginia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/29/09
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“There is a wealth of news commentary that will make you think you know what you're talking about. If you have the least bit of interest in truly knowing what you're talking about, this is a good place to begin. The presentation isn't flashy, but the material is interesting,...”Read full review »
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United States of America ·
01/14/08
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“In-depth and an easy listen.”
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06/23/09
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“These podcasts are great -- they put the now into the context of the past and show how often American history repeats itself. Very well done without being slanted to one side. Thanks very much!”
kalsec via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/09
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