The Hill's History-Cast
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The Hill's History-Cast
Exploring the history and culture of American politics
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Ep. 12: The August Recess
Wouldn’t it be nice to take a month off work? Congress is required to do so by law. The House and Senate are about to bolt D.C. for their annual Augus...
Ep. 11: Our Favorite Vices
The vice presidency was a constitutional afterthought. Now it's a hugely powerful office, for the right incumbent. We take a look at the office Mike P...
Ep. 10: Women Come to Washington
A century ago, Jeannette Rankin made history by becoming the first woman to serve in Congress. She was an instant star, though she was more likely to...
Ep. 08: Chivalry in the Capitol
Duels, bullwhips, Southern honor and the legacy of Pocahontas all collide in this week’s episode, in which we look back at the murder of a congressman...
Ep. 07: Putting the 'Special' in Special Elections
Why every political reporter in America is obsessed with Butte, Montana, and Atlanta, Georgia — and what these special elections tell us about next ye...
Ep. 06: Those Damn Lobbyists
The professional influence industry is older than the U.S., and lobbyists spend more on Congress than Congress spends on itself. So, where does all th...
Ep. 05: The First 100 Days
President Trump’s administration turns 100 days old on Saturday. He can blame Franklin Roosevelt for the arbitrary date by which all presidents are me...
Ep. 04: Nerd Prom
A deep dive into the history of the White House Correspondents Association dinner: Calvin Coolidge bores the press corps, a pickpocket steals FDR’s wa...
Ep. 03: The Filibuster
As the Senate moves toward a nuclear showdown, we dive deep into the history of the filibuster, from the mistake that led to its invention to the civi...
Ep. 02: The Man in the Green Hat
The story of Congress's unofficial bootlegger, and how he helped bring down Prohibition.
Ep. 01: Supreme Sherpas
Judge Neil Gorsuch has a small team of experts guiding him toward a seat on the Supreme Court. What do those experts do? We talked to a bunch of other...
Introducing The Hill's History-Cast
Introducing The Hill's History-Cast: Dive deep into the history and culture of American politics with Reid Wilson, The Hill's national correspondent....