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Welcome to Impressions of America, a podcast on modern American history, presented by Simon, Tobi and Vaughn. We cover the changing political discourse since the 1950s. From the Cronkite years to Trum... more
FAQs about Impressions of America: History Podcast:How many episodes does Impressions of America: History Podcast have?The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.
June 23, 2019Interview with Matt Christman - Discussing The Weather UndergroundIn this episode we chat with Matt Christman from Chapo Trap House to discuss the radical left militant group The Weather Underground and the New Left of the 1960s and 1970s. We also discuss the current Democratic party and its failure to embrace the Left....more59minPlay
June 02, 2019Advert - Impressions of America: PoliticsA 2 minute advert for our sister podcast Impressions of America: Politics...more3minPlay
April 21, 2019Glam Rock and the 1970s - Simon Reynolds InterviewIn this episode we interview music journalist, critic, and author Simon Reynolds and discuss his book Shock and Awe: Glam Rock and Its Legacy, as well as wider social themes connected to music and pop culture....more1h 29minPlay
December 07, 2018Kevin Mattson Interview - Jimmy Carter and the Malaise SpeechIn this episode, Simon and Tobi are joined by author and historian Kevin Mattson to discuss Kevin's book "What the Heck Are You Up To, Mr. President?': Jimmy Carter, America's 'Malaise,' and the Speech That Should Have Changed the Country"....more58minPlay
October 06, 2018Network (1976) Film ReviewIn this episode, Simon and Tobi review Network, the 1976 classic film and also discuss television news, 70s economics and the growth of corporate influence during the 20th century....more1h 7minPlay
August 20, 2018The New Left - with Doug RossinowIn this episode we are joined by historian and author Doug Rossinow to discuss the New Left in America during the 1960s and 70s....more59minPlay
July 28, 2018The Liberal Consensus - with Kevin SchultzIn this episode, we talk with Professor Kevin Schultz about the liberal consensus, as well about as his latest book Buckley and Mailer: The Difficult Friendship That Shaped the Sixties....more44minPlay
May 28, 2018The Podcast About the PodcastIn this bonus episode, Simon and Tobi discuss everything from The Simpsons and The Social Network, to Richard Nixon and Donald Trump, as they talk about their own backgrounds, why they started the podcast and the future plans for the show....more46minPlay
May 20, 2018William F. Buckley Jr.In this episode, we look at the life of William F. Buckley Jr. and his impact on American politics, media and political discourse. We delve into the National Review, his debates with Gore Vidal and the legacy of Buckley, as well as his connections to Donald Trump and the modern GOP....more1h 12minPlay
April 02, 2018The Post (2017)In our debut episode, we review The Post (2017) and look at how the film depicts Katharine Graham, Richard Nixon and the Pentagon Papers. We also discuss the origins of the podcast's name....more1h 3minPlay
FAQs about Impressions of America: History Podcast:How many episodes does Impressions of America: History Podcast have?The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.