A thoughtful perspective on the United States
This excellent podcast takes a nuanced look at the United States "from the inside out." Adam Smith is thoroughly knowledgeable about American history and current affairs and does a great job of placing American events in a global perspective. He discusses various topics with a mix of American and international experts, avoiding cliches and adding new information to even the most frequently discussed topics. His guests are well chosen and highly informed. I recommend it.Read full review »
cassdjbb via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 10/22/23
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A good listen but equating LBJ’s orchestration of the Congress with President Biden’s apparent coalition building and political nous in passing legislation in the current Congress appears, well, to be somewhat far fetched. I would love to hear what Pelosi and Schumer would say about the...Read full review »
Pontius Aquilla via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 05/14/23
I first heard Adam Smith on the Rest is History podcast talking about the American Civil War. He tried hard to maintain some objectivity , albeit it was evidently tough for him, but I thought it worth listening to this podcast as a result. I listened to the podcast on states rights. To be fair...Read full review »
sheerhulk via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 07/25/22
I love the framing of the podcast and the host and his producers bring interesting voices to the show. I have learned new things about American history from every episode. And every one is well organized and very engaging.
KiraGould via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/03/24
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