In this episode, Sarah chats with Thomas Patterson, a Chicago lawyer and author of a recently published book about Huey Long, the fascinating yet controversial Louisiana politician of the early 20th century. And yes—there’s a Nashville connection.

Thomas Patterson, author of "American Populist: Huey Long of Louisiana"

Back in the Day Podcast is a series of interviews with historians, related to Tennessee and Middle Tennessee history. It's produced by Metropolitan Archives of Nashville & Davidson County.

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Back in the Day Podcast is a series of interviews with historians, related to Tennessee and Middle Tennessee history. It's produced by Metropolitan Archives of Nashville &amp; Davidson County.

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Thomas Patterson, author of "American Populist: Huey Long of Louisiana"

Thomas Patterson, author of "American Populist: Huey Long of Louisiana"