Letters from an American

Heather Cox Richardson

Heather Cox Richardson's narrated newsletter about the history behind today's politics. Read more

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Episodes

Two Celebrations

Today (05/11/2026) 00:12:59Mothers' Day

Today (05/11/2026) 00:08:22 Look, Ma. A U.F.O!

Yesterday (05/10/2026) 00:11:16Gerrymandering Arms Race

05/08/2026 00:13:31Hidden Costs

05/08/2026 00:13:14 Show all episodes

Our take on Letters from an American podcast

In Letters from an American, Heather Cox Richardson, renowned for her highly acclaimed newsletter, extends her analysis to the podcasting world. With a knack for making history resonate with the present, historian and professor Richardson offers a compelling exploration of America's political landscape. Each episode, lasting just ten minutes, links historical events to today's headlines and enriches the nation's identity and political intricacies. Her transition from a celebrated newsletter to this format adds a new dimension to her storytelling. Letters from an American is a politics podcast by Heather Cox Richardson.