America: An Excellent History Podcast By The Brits

Winston Churchill famously said, “History is written by the victors.” Another truism about history is that it is more accurately recorded and interpreted by those who are not too close to the history being made.

That’s why America: A History is such an ear-worthy podcast.

Here is their marketing pitch: “Welcome to America: A History, the podcast where we explore the people, places, and events that make the USA what it is today. Each week, host Liam Heffernan answers a different question about the United States with the help of an expert from the University of East Anglia and special guests.”

“From elections to mass shootings, and from Trump to Hollywood, this is U.S. history without the fake news, as we have honest and frank conversations about the things that really matter: the moments that shaped America.”

This history podcast is from award-winning podcast producer Liam Heffernan, and is in collaboration with the University of East Anglia’s American Studies faculty.

Every week, host Liam Heffernan and a faculty member answer a different question about America with the help of some very special guests, including Gary Younge, Stephanie Pratt, and Jon Sopel. He takes listeners on a revolutionary journey through American history.