In this series of episodes of Audacy Conversations, Audacy's Dennis Foley speaks with a series of experts about the history of the United States. We first hear from University of Pennsylvania history of education professor Jonathan Zimmerman about how American history is taught across the country, regional variances, and how well we all understand our history. Then, we speak with University of Pennsylvania history professor Emma Hart about the very beginning of what would become the United States: the North American colonies, how they interacted with each other, and why 13 of them declared their independence. In part three, we speak with University of California, Berkeley professor Brian DeLay about the country after its independence, its expansion, and the eventual Civil War. In part four, we speak with Northwestern University professor Kate Masur about the social challenges that existed and persisted after the Civil War into the early 1900s, the political elements that fought for power during this period, and the battle for equality. In part five, we explore modern American history with Northwestern University professor Kevin Boyle, exploring the post-World War II dynamics, events, and policies that lead us to the country we have today. (Image: Christine_Kohler/Getty Images)
Jun 30, 2026
