American History Hit

Don Wildman hosts American History Hit, part of the History Hit network founded by historian Dan Snow. The format is interview-based: Wildman brings on leading historians and subject matter experts to discuss specific events, people, and turning points in American history. With 369 episodes dropping every Monday and Thursday, the show covers an enormous range -- from the origins of slavery in colonial America to the Kent State shootings to Walt Disney's anti-communist testimony before Congress. The show pulls a 4.3 rating from about 1,500 reviewers. Wildman is a solid interviewer who knows enough about his subjects to ask smart follow-up questions without trying to out-expert his guests. The conversations run the full spectrum of American history, from pre-colonial periods through the Space Race, with stops at every major war, political crisis, and cultural shift along the way. What distinguishes American History Hit from solo-narrator shows is the variety of perspectives you get. Each episode features a different historian, so you're hearing from people who have spent years or decades studying their specific topic. The History Hit network gives the show professional production values, and the twice-weekly release schedule means you're never waiting long for new content. It's particularly good if you prefer learning through conversation rather than monologue, and the episode-length sweet spot means you can fit one into a commute without trouble.