Historians refer to several Great Awakenings throughout our countrys history. Recently PBSs God in America highlighted these Awakenings, but did so in terms of broad, usually fervent evangelical movements. What about the metaphysical, mystical underpinnings of these movements? Have they been largely missed or skirted by historians? And what of Awakenings to follow? Christopher welcomes Mitch Horowitz, author of Occult America, to discuss the vital underpinnings of spiritual movementsand render insight on some American Awakenings of their own.