History That Doesn't Suck

Bonus: “Messy Tales,” an Excerpt from the Prof’s book, Been There, Done That

May 4, 2026·34 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Been There, Done That: How Our History Shows What We Can Overcome, Prof. Jackson’s new book publishing June 16th, takes us on a chronological journey—from the very start of the republic in 1789, through the end of the nineteenth century—while telling stories not heard in the podcast, tales that engage such topics as political violence, fake news, and contested elections. Pre-order an autographed copy ⁠HERE⁠ or come see him on ON TOUR. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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