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American history podcasts

1Letters from an AmericanHeather Cox Richardson

2American History TellersWondery

3America: A History PodcastLiam Heffernan

4American FilthiHeart

5AMERICAN GENOCIDEIllumiNative

6American History HitHistory Hit

7American ScandalWondery

8An Old Timey PodcastKristin Caruso and Norman Caruso

9Bag ManMSNBC

10Black History, For RealWondery

11BlindspotThe HISTORY® Channel and WNYC Studios

12BlowbackBrendan James and Noah Kulwin

13City of the RailsiHeart

14Contempt of Court with Elie MystalThe Nation Magazine

15Cover Up: The Anthrax ThreatSony Music Entertainment

16Drapetomaniax: Unshackled HistoryOTHERtone, Sony Music Entertainment.

17Field TripThe Washington Post

18Founding Son: John Quincy's AmericaiHeart

19Harlem Is EverywhereThe Metropolitan Museum of Art

20History on TrialiHeart

21Holy WeekThe Atlantic

22Hometown HistoryBlack Label

23I AM STORYAFSCME

24JackMSW Media

25JournalistaiHeart

26LandslideNPR

27Long ShadowLong Lead, Campside Media

28Master PlanThe Lever

29Medal of Honor: Stories of CouragePushkin Industries

30Mission HistoryBlack Barrel Media, QCODE

31More PerfectWNYC Studios

32Once Removed: An American Family ReunionAudible

33ReclaimedABC News

34The Bowery Boys: New York City HistoryTom Meyers, Greg Young

35The DollopAll things comedy

36The GodmotheriHeart

37The Revolution with Steve KornackiSteve Kornacki, MSNBC

38The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast Presented by Barstool SportsBarstool Sports

39The Wild West ExtravaganzaJosh

40Unreformed: the Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro ChildreniHeart

41Who Killed JFK?iHeart

42WilderiHeartPodcasts

43Hollywood ExilesBBC

44The People Vs J Edgar HooverBBC

The best American history podcasts

This category explores the American past with podcast episodes about Colonial America, the Revolutionary War, the Founding Fathers, the Civil War, 9/11 and much more. There are heavily researched stories told by respected historians, and there are lighter stories from comedians that make history a lot of fun. Let's have a look at some of the best American history podcasts that you can find here.

American History Tellers

Want to know how the past influences today? In this pod, host Lindsay Graham connects historical events to the present and explores how the battles and victories of the past still shape our lives.

America: A History Podcast

Looking for a quick history lesson? Host Liam Heffernan and his guests break down America's cultural and political milestones into easy-to-understand episodes that demystify everything, from presidential powers to national traditions.

Blowback

Hosts Brendan James and Noah Kulwin examine how U.S. foreign policies have shaped major global events. A great study on how American actions have left lasting marks around the world.

Long Shadow

Alarmed by the rise of extreme ideologies? Long Shadow investigates how marginal beliefs have moved into the mainstream. Host Garrett Graff uses in-depth research and interviews to connect past events to the alarming trends we see today

American Scandal

Host Lindsay Graham investigates the most shocking political and celebrity scandals in America. One episode at a time, he explores the ruins of the influential in a show that portrays the high cost of power and deception.

The Dollop

Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds turn historical records into comedy bits in a podcast that offers a hilarious, unexpected trip through America's past.
Each podcast offers a unique angle on American history for every listener. Discover your favorite one and hit play.
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