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libbyv55ThankfulI'm incredibly thankful for Heather Cox Richardson. For teaching us our real American history and telling the true news, using facts and data. One of my new favorite podcasts. I just watched the 10 part series videos on your YouTube channel And they are incredible. Each one is only a minute and a half so you can pick easily and they're incredibly informative. I am refreshing my American history..
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PlatypusoppossumDon’t listen to the hatersThank you for this incredible perspective you bring to the table. Personally, I think everyone with an open mind should take a listen.
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BreckfatboyGreat episodeThe May 31st episode is an excellent pod cast. It should be widely shared.
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yrlkWorld class journalistic summaries and analysis.Very much appreciate your work, Mrs Cox Richardson.
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David Veggie VieiraMy absolute favoriteI listen everyday and this in depth podcast is my absolute favorite. Keep up the great work!
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old man who likes to readEvery morningAvid listener love your historical basis, and served straight up👌
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KTVelo“The Great Society” 60 years on…The Baby Boomers were just coming of age during the 1964-68 legislative sessions when LBJ’s “Great Society” was being imagined and the Civil Rights Movement made sweeping changes to economic and social equality for minority, poor and older Americans (Voting Rights Act, Fair Housing and Food Stamp Acts, and the Social Security/Medicare Act). Now that generation has become by ‘old white men’ in congress who are letting it all be torn down. Why? Heather Cox Richardson has a gift for calmly reminding listeners of the historical context for currents events, and moving us to ask the question “Is this what we voted for?”
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Emmylou2029Amazing!!I love hearing the letter read everyday and am so grateful to Heather Cox Richardson for writing it.
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Need More HeathersNeed correction on 5/18/25 episode?You referred to waste in Medicare Part D (drug plan). Believe you mean Part C (Medicare Advantage). I thank you everyday for keeping us informed about all the chaos that is being thrown our way.
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Reader who is listeningBalanced reportingLetters from an American is a precise and intentional snapshot of the day’s political news. Heather Cox Richardson shares the news, makes it understandable and most importantly provides a historical context for current events.
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redriverpotterDOGGIEIs great with me. Just throwing a little disrespect to them.
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KenyalionBrilliantAs much as I find much of the news incredibly depressing, when I turn to Letters from an American I find clarity and sometimes hope. Thank you.
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Billybill1984❤️. But PleaseStop calling it Doggy. It’s stupid.
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Acamp169Very Informative and well put TogetherImportant podcast to keep yourself well informed of the happenings in this country
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jbing512EssentialThis podcast is required listening for those who care about our democracy. It helps to understand current events through a lens of history, to see that our present state is not normal but also not unprecedented.
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HB in WIEssential learning and newsHCR breaks down the news in our world with clear and concise FACTS each day. And with her vast historical knowledge, she helpfully ties together past actions to the present. She is incredibly unique, insightful, and essential.
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DCCCtoLSCOutstandingSo appreciate this important, reliable information each day.
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Wife of 30 yearsImportantSuccinct yet comprehensive. Measured yet interesting. Thoughtful, with a heavy dose of centuries of historical perspective. Accurate, yet somehow hopeful.
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mmmmmmmnmmnnnnnnnBreathe of Fresh AirThis show is helping keep me sane during these crazy times. Through enough to be well informed but short enough it’s doable everyday. I love that it is factual and drama free. She explains everything well, love the history through lines and think everyone would be a better citizen if we listened regularly.
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PDXdeniseFactual current event coverageThank you very much
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Midwest Mom123We need historians now more than everNow more than ever we need unvarnished history to inform what is happening in the present. Thank you, HCR, for giving us perspective and hope with your honest, succinct letters. This American appreciates it so much
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TingleAmyEveryone should listen!!As our history is being erased, scrubbed from websites, banned from libraries, and brutalized by our own government this podcast and all of Heather Cox Richardson’s writings are the best investment of our time. So grateful for her steady, rational, informative voice.
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ca123thyExcellentThank you so much! I read or listen every day!!
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Minnie TallIf you listen to nothing else, listen to LFaAA spot on summation of the daily events of historical importance. HCR intertwines current events with historical perspective that enlightens and elevates these extraordinary times, in an easily understood formate. HCR is brilliant, You can’t go wrong!
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Steve in HPIncredibly valuable podThis is the best daily 15 minutes in all of the news/politics/history podcast category because it provides outstanding historical context for current events while assisting listeners with higher level thinking of complex issues. Could not recommend more.
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ArizonaSportsLoverSuperb historical context for current crisesThis podcast is a godsend - the craziness of our current times don’t make any sense on the surface, but with this podcast she provides the broader context, thereby exposing the roots of the overtly dystopian actions of the current administration. Dr. Cox Richardson helps us understand how the government is actually intended to work, and why the current actions are counterproductive for all but the richest Americans. A problem well defined is half-solved.
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Emerson A GThank you!!for bringing sanity to our world!
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jerusalem gurlThank you.Last bastion of truth.
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TWAFlyGalHCR is a National TreasureWe must protect HCR at all costs. I love the way you compare history with current events & keep us up-to-date on the current craziness. I look forward to your podcast everyday. Thank you for taking the time to educate us.
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MGibson620Thank you!!HCR is a national treasure! So thankful for your education and insight!
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RerestayHeather is a National TreasureI feel like future generations trying to make sense of this insane chapter in our history will have a true and faithful guide in the work and voice of Heather Cox Richardson. Every political conversation needs a historian in the room. She’s the best for our time.
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davidhayden7Well doneI listen everyday. I appreciate the historical references throughout each episode.
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SonyaReddFrom an AmericanAmazing. Thank you for this. I wish you had a longer one.
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LakotasmartOutstanding Current Events AnalysisDr Richardson provides the best analysis of current political events of anyone I have encountered. She presents legal and historical context that is absent in any other source.
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pgrabin1I wish all Americans listened to thisSo powerful- we are repeating history- the facts are clear- thank you for all your work!
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JsquantoPartisan hackShe is another embarrassment to the historical profession.
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radgrl2001Thank YouI wish I’d learned of this podcast sooner.
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Hiker321Not what I was looking forSearching for an unbiased news outlet. She’s a good writer, but I felt there was too much opinion interjected.
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Starfaced5Healing and informativeHCR is heaven sent, she’s here when she is most needed. Letters to Americans, as a podcast, is going to make it go to more hands. We are fortunate to have great American Historians, but HCR is the best. Make Letters to an American by HCR, a family ritual, make it an ice-breaker at get -togethers with friends, or make a carpool listening habit. The infirnation given by HCR will be ever revered, it is her gift to her country.
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Vicissitude washingtonAntisemitismIs Heather Cox Richardson able to talk about Israel and American history as it relates to colleges and universities acceptance of radical protests against Jews?
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GasbuImportant information with cited sourcesI appreciate Heather for all the work she does to make sure she delivers information that every person who cares about the future of America is able to obtain. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
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N6#####Heather Cox RichardsonHeather Cox Richardson tells the truth. This is one of my favorite podcasts for finding out what's REALLY going on.
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CPLuciHCRHCR is my daily sanity! First thing every morning with my coffee I attend my history and civics lesson. Thank you for all you do to protect our democracy……
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Jen Nif FurA National Freaking TreasureLetters from an American is written and narrated by a brilliant historian. She has three times more knowledge of American history in her little finger than most of us do in our whole body. I’m so grateful for her calm, rational explanations about current events, and her relevant historical comparisons to add context. It’s clear she has a deep appreciation of history and a wealth of knowledge. She is consistently generous in sharing that knowledge with others, and I’m so thankful that we have people like her right now. I’m not kidding when I say she’s a National Freaking Treasure. Thank you, HCR! 💜
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94s playerAn essential listenThis pod (or newsletter if you subscribe to email or FB version) is essential for distilling the nonstop chaos with historical context and solid references. I must read for all American.
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Definitely NicoleSmart, Succinct + On PointIn yet another chaotic, vindictive, of course grifting, and just plain mean Trump Presidency, Heather Cox Richardson’s clear analysis of the rank under-belly of this Administration brings it all to light — however hideous. A vengeful man-child is, once again, working out his pain on us.
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bobkobberfigExcellent!I’ve been reading and now listening to Heather’s letters for years. It’s facts with important historical context. Our country would be so much better off if everyone consumed her content instead of the propaganda and false information too many people believe.
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Border ChicA must every day!She unpacks the crazy news and gives historical perspective. At the moment regarding the stupidity of those who don’t study it!
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BradBromlingWowThis is an indispensable guide to what is happening in the US. It is orange juice for the political soul and I don’t get through the day without it! I have no idea how she is able to pull this off everyday, but I hope she never stops! Great history, great analysis and great commentary. Only 1 minor complaint: I’m not a fan of the banjo (?) music at the beginning.
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Dork QueenHistory is the best lens for current eventsI love this pod! Understanding history does not make the things happening today any less awful, but it does make it fascinating
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