History in Five

Mark Whitaker, author of SMOKETOWN discusses the dominance of Pittsburgh's two Negro Leagues teams -The Craws and the Grays - who were largely unbeatable during their glory years during the 1920s, 30s, and 40s.

Journalist and SMOKETOWN author Mark Whitaker discusses the factors that helped transform 1920s Pittsburgh into a hub of African-American arts, culture, industry, and entrepreneurship.

Kayleigh McEnany gives a behind-the-scenes look into the powerful grassroots movement that led to the most shocking election of our generation.

Robert W. Merry's PRESIDENT MCKINLEY chronicles the overlooked, but tragic term of our 25th president. Many know President William McKinley was assassinated, but few understand the ambitious, and controversial, policies he enacted as president that set the stage for the triumphant presidency of Teddy Roosevelt.

MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews, host of Hardball and author of BOBBY KENNEDY, details the role that Catholicism played throughout Bobby Kennedy’s life.

MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews, host of Hardball and author of BOBBY KENNEDY, explains Bobby Kennedy’s tough upbringing and the neglect he received from Kennedy patriarch Joe Kennedy.

MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews, host of Hardball and author of BOBBY KENNEDY, remembers his fellow Capitol Hill police officers proudly describing Bobby Kennedy as ‘one of the guys.’

MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews, host of Hardball and author of BOBBY KENNEDY, recounts Bobby Kennedy’s steady leadership and negotiation during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews, host of Hardball and author of BOBBY KENNEDY, discusses the Kennedys approach to the civil rights movement and how it became a chief cause for them both politically and personally.

MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews, host of Hardball and author of BOBBY KENNEDY, speculates on Bobby Kennedy’s legacy and how he had already begun to shape the political landscape while breaking race and class barriers before his murder.