Podcast Episodes

191: Halloween Special V: “The War of the Worlds” on the Radio

“No more defenses. Our army is wiped out—artillery, air force, everything wiped out.”

This is the story of the invasion of New Jersey.

“The War of th…

7 months, 1 week ago

190: Epilogue to US Pre-WWII Isolationism to Interventionism with Lynne Olson

Professor Jackson takes a step back to review themes from episodes 187 through 189 (War in Europe and America’s Response), specifically the slow turn…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

189: World War II in Europe & the American Response (1941): Production & Preparation

"At long last, Mr. President.”—Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill

This is the story of the second year of WWII and the United States’ response. 

As…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Unlikely Union: "A house divided against itself cannot stand."

Professor Greg Jackson shares a personal message about our politically divided times and announces more tour dates for his live show: The Unlikely Un…

8 months ago

188: World War II in Europe & The American Response (1939–40): Isolationism vs. Arsenal of Democracy

“I have said not once but many times that I have seen war and that I hate war. … I hope the United States will keep out of this war. I believe that i…

8 months, 1 week ago

Introducing Star Trek: Khan

The next episode of HTDS drops Sept 22nd. Prof. Jackson will begin the story of World War II in the European Theater and see the United States’ react…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

187: From the Rhineland to Poland (1935–1939): Annexation, Appeasement, & the Start of World War II

“A great war can hardly be avoided any longer.”

This is the story of Nazi Germany’s aggressive territorial expansion and the start of WWII.  

The Tre…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

186: From Czardom to Stalinism: Building the USSR & the Ascent of Joseph Stalin

“Comrade Stalin, now that he is general secretary, has concentrated immense power in his hands, and I am not sure whether he will always be capable o…

9 months ago

185: The Early Holocaust: From the “Jewish Question” to Kristallnacht

“Being a Jew is not a crime, I am not a dog.”

This is the story of the start of the Holocaust. 

Serving as the scapegoat for everything from a disapp…

9 months, 2 weeks ago

The Unlikely Union: New Tour Dates

Professor Greg Jackson is touring the country with a live version of the podcast telling the story of The Unlikely Union of American states. Starting…

9 months, 3 weeks ago