Robert Lyman #350

Robert Lyman #350

Robert Lyman is a fascinating man with a broad and deep scope of military history.  We covered a lot of ground and went into some interesting philosophical places together.  I was really struck by his wisdom and ability to communicate complex topics so easily.  His...
Tim Snyder #265

Tim Snyder #265

Timothy Snyder (find him on Twitter and read his book On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century) is one of the leading American historians and public intellectuals, and enjoys perhaps greater prominence in Europe, the subject of most of his work.  He is...
David McCullough #176

David McCullough #176

“The only good life is a life of purpose, and beneficial purpose to be sure.” What an honor to start this off with the legendary author David McCullough returning to the show.  He wanted to give historical context to the current presidential race.  As well as offer...
David McCullough #153

David McCullough #153

“The only good life is a life of purpose, and beneficial purpose to be sure.” This is part one of our special Martha’s Vineyard Series and what an honor to start this off with the legendary author David McCullough. We cover a lot of ground; history, current politics,...
Rick Shenkman #124

Rick Shenkman #124

Can a football game affect the outcome of an election?  What about shark attacks?  Or a drought?  In a rational world the answer, of course, would be no.  But as bestselling historian Rick Shenkman explains, our world is anything but rational. Drawing on science,...