Episodes

  • 'History Daily' is a new podcast from host Lindsay Graham which does history, daily. Every weekday beginning November 1st—the same day President John Adams first moved into the White House—this new podcast will bring you a slice of the history that happened that day.

    Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day “that will live in infamy,” or to celebrate that 20th day in July, 1969, when mankind reached the moon, History Daily is there to tell you the true stories of the people and events that shaped our world—one day at a time.

    So if you’re stuck in traffic, bored at work—wherever you are, listen to History Daily to remind yourself that something incredible happened to make that day historic.

    History Daily premiers November 1st. Search for and subscribe to History Daily wherever you get your podcasts. 

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  • In the season finale, Grant’s decision to testify for Orville Babcock has disastrous consequences for the Freedmen.

    In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, co-executive producer Robert McCollum interviews the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast.

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  • In this season finale, Grant’s decision to testify for Orville Babcock has disastrous consequences for the Freedmen.

    Starring James Black as Ulysses S Grant and featuring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton and William Jackson Harper as John Mercer Langston.

    Also featuring:

    Jason Douglas

    Matthew Gray

    Christopher Murney

    Kurt Rhoads

    Sydney James Harcourt

    Blake Hackler

    Kelly Jenrette

    Randy Perrine

    Christopher Salazar

    Created by Steven Walters and Erik Archilla

    Written by Jonathan Norton, Erik Archilla and Steven Walters 

    Directed by Steven Walters

    Executive Producer: Lindsay Graham and Steven Walters

    Co-executive Producers: Erik Archilla and Robert McCollum

    Consulting Producer: Jonathan Norton

    Sound Design by Derek Behrens and Lindsay Graham

    Music by Lindsay Graham

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  • In Episode 9, Grant’s presidency is imperiled when his newly appointed special prosecutor launches an investigation into Grant’s right-hand man, Orville Babcock. 

    In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, co-executive producer Robert McCollum interviews the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast with special guest Dr. Greg Jackson.

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  • Grant’s presidency is imperiled when his newly appointed special prosecutor launches an investigation into Grant’s right-hand man, Orville Babcock. 

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    Starring James Black as Ulysses S Grant

    Also featuring:

    Sydney James Harcourt

    Doug Jackson

    Jason Douglas

    Matthew Gray

    Blake Hackler

    Kurt Rhoads

    Created by Steven Walters and Erik Archilla

    Written by Steven Walters 

    Directed by Robert McCollum

    Executive Producer: Lindsay Graham and Steven Walters

    Co-executive Producers: Erik Archilla and Robert McCollum

    Consulting Producer: Jonathan Norton

    Sound Design by Derek Behrens and Lindsay Graham

    Music by Lindsay Graham

    To find out more about 1865, go to 1865podcast.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter.

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    New episodes air weekly, and look for special “Inside the Episode” interviews with the writers and producers of the series to find out more about the real history behind 1865.

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  • In Episode 8, Grant launches a crusade to root out corruption. But his fight for good government is imperiled by the return of Andrew Johnson.

    In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, co-executive producer Robert McCollum interviews the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast. 

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  • On the heels of the election of 1872, Grant launches a crusade to root out corruption. But his fight for good government is imperiled by the return of Andrew Johnson.

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    Starring James Black as Ulysses S. Grant, and featuring R. Bruce Elliot as Andrew Johnson

    Also featuring:

    Jason Douglas

    Matthew Gray

    Blake Hackler

    Lee George

    Kurt Rhoads

    Taylor Harris

    Sydney James Harcourt

    Christopher Murney

    Created by Steven Walters and Erik Archilla

    Written by Steven Walters 

    Directed by Robert McCollum

    Executive Producer: Lindsay Graham and Steven Walters

    Co-executive Producers: Erik Archilla and Robert McCollum

    Consulting Producer: Jonathan Norton

    Sound Design by Derek Behrens and Lindsay Graham

    Music by Lindsay Graham

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  • At the end of episode seven, President Ulysses S. Grant declares martial law and wages war against the Ku Klux Klan, a decision that sets the table for the upcoming presidential election. Coming up in episode eight, the story jumps forward in time past the election of 1872.

    But there is some important history in between. This week, we’re again going to fill in those gaps with an episode from the podcast American Elections: Wicked Game. Hosted by 1865 executive producer Lindsay Graham, it’s an in-depth look at all 59 U.S. presidential elections. 

    In 1872, the Reform Republicans, properly known as the Liberal Republicans, turned on President Grant, abandoned the Republican Party and united with the Democrats. To defeat Grant at the ballot box, the Democrats nominated a New York newspaperman, a Republican named Horace Greeley. Like he had done in 1868, Grant took his cues from George Washington and stayed silent during the contest. But Horace Greeley launched an aggressive campaign, attacking Grant's policies, assailing his character and accusing him of corruption. Once again, the election was a referendum on Reconstruction: would the American people stand by the Hero of Appomatox? Or would they vote to turn back the clock on social progress?  

    Please enjoy Episode 22 from the podcast American Elections: Wicked Game: 1872, Greeley vs Grant: Progress Under Siege.

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  • In Episode 7, when the situation below the Mason Dixon takes a turn for the worst, President Grant declares martial law, determined to stamp out the KKK.

    In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, co-executive producer Robert McCollum interviews the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast.

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  • When the situation below the Mason Dixon takes a turn for the worst, President Grant declares martial law, determined to stamp out the KKK.

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    Starring James Black as Ulysses S Grant, with a special appearance by Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin M Stanton.

    Also featuring:

    Chris Salazar

    Jason Douglas

    Ashley Wood

    Kelly Jenrette 

    Kurt Rhoads

    Dr. Raymond Christian 

    Christopher Murney

    Blake Hackler

    Charlie Campbell

    Robert McCollum

    Sydney James Harcourt

    Created by Steven Walters and Erik Archilla

    Written by Steven Walters 

    Directed by Steven Walters and Robert McCollum

    Executive Producer: Lindsay Graham and Steven Walters

    Co-executive Producers: Erik Archilla and Robert McCollum

    Consulting Producer: Jonathan Norton

    Sound Design by Derek Behrens and Lindsay Graham

    Music by Lindsay Graham

    To find out more about 1865, go to 1865podcast.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter.

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  • In Episode 6, after Captain Williams’ murder, President Grant sends the K Troop cavalry to investigate the crime and take on the local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan.

    In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear co-executive producer Robert McCollum interview the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast. With special guest Dr. Raymond Christian.

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  • In the wake of Captain Williams’ murder, President Grant sends the K Troop cavalry to investigate the crime and take on the local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan.

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    Starring James Black as Ulysses S Grant.

    Also featuring:

    Liz Mikel

    Sydney James Harcourt

    Kelly Jenrette 

    Kurt Rhoads

    Ashley Wood

    Jason Douglas

    William Jackson Harper

    Matt Gray

    Chris Salazar

    Dr Raymond Christian 

    Charlie Campbell

    Created by Steven Walters and Erik Archilla

    Written by Steven Walters 

    Directed by Robert McCollum and Steven Walters

    Executive Producer: Lindsay Graham and Steven Walters

    Co-executive Producers: Erik Archilla and Robert McCollum

    Consulting Producer: Jonathan Norton

    Music by Lindsay Graham

    Audio editing by Mollie Baack

    Sound Design by Derek Behrens and Lindsay Graham

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  • In Episode 5, President Grant pushes Congress for the power to protect the Freedmen's right to vote and to help install Joseph Rainey, the first black man elected to the House. Grant gets help from a black militia leader named Captain Jim Williams. 

    In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear co-executive producer Robert McCollum interview creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast, with special guest Dr Raymond Christian.

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  • President Grant pushes congress for the power to protect the Freedmen's right to vote and to help install Joseph Rainey, the first black man elected to the House. He gets help from a black militia leader named Captain Jim Williams. 

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    Starring James Black as Ulysses S Grant.

    Also featuring:

    William Jackson Harper

    Sydney James Harcourt

    Francois Battiste

    Kelly Jenrette 

    Jason Douglas

    Christopher Murney

    Kurt Rhoades

    Dr. Raymond Christian 

    Charlie Campbell

    Matt Gray

    Ashley Wood

    Created by Steven Walters and Erik Archilla

    Written by Steven Walters 

    Directed by Steven Walters and Robert McCollum

    Executive Producer: Lindsay Graham and Steven Walters

    Co-executive Producers: Erik Archilla and Robert McCollum

    Consulting Producer: Jonathan Norton

    Music by Lindsay Graham

    Audio editing by Mollie Baack

    Sound Design by Derek Behrens and Lindsay Graham

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  • In Episode 4, Edwin Stanton fights for his place at the table, as President Grant strives to keep the peace. 

    In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear co-executive producer Robert McCollum interview the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast.

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  • Listener note: this episode contains offensive racial language. Please be advised.

    In the wake of a failed assassination attempt, Edwin Stanton fights for his place at the table, as President-Elect Grant strives to keep the peace. 

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    Starring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton and James Black as Ulysses S Grant.

    Also featuring:

    Chris Salazar

    Jason Douglas

    Joel Ferrel

    R Bruce Elliot

    Blake Hackler

    Christopher Murney

    Created by Steven Walters and Erik Archilla

    Written by Steven Walters 

    Directed by Steven Walters and Robert McCollum

    Executive Producer: Lindsay Graham and Steven Walters

    Co-executive Producers: Erik Archilla and Robert McCollum

    Consulting Producer: Jonathan Norton

    Music by Lindsay Graham.

    Audio editing by Mollie Baack.

    Sound Design by Derek Behrens and Lindsay Graham.

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  • At the end of episode three, Ulysses S. Grant decided to run as the Republican nominee for president in the 1868 election. Coming up in episode four, Grant is inaugurated.

    But there is some important history in between. This week, we’re going to fill in those gaps with an episode from another podcast. Hosted by executive producer Lindsay Graham, American Elections: Wicked Game is an in-depth look at all 59 U.S. presidential elections. 

    In 1868, while Andrew Johnson went on an early and norm-breaking campaign tour to promote his reelection, he was not ultimately chosen to lead the Democratic ticket. Instead, it was Horatio Seymour of New York that went head-to-head with Grant.

    But the battle lines were the same: was the country to remain a “white man’s government,” as Seymour promised it would, or could Grant take back the reins of Reconstruction, and lead a broken nation to healing through equity?

    Please enjoy Episode 21 from the podcast American Elections: Wicked Game: 1868, Seymour vs Grant: The Rise of the General.

    1865 returns with episode four next week.

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  • In the last of our three prologue episodes, Stanton sets out to convince Grant to stand as a candidate in the upcoming 1868 election.

    In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear co-executive producer Robert McCollum interview the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast.

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  • Listener note: this episode contains offensive racial language. Please be advised.

    Stanton convinces General Grant to stand as a candidate in the election of 1868 and wage war against the KKK.

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    Starring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton and James Black as Ulysses S Grant.

    Also featuring:

    David Charles

    R Bruce Elliot

    Blake Hackler

    Chris Salazar

    Jordan Cruz

    Josh Bangle

    Eric Jon Rolon

    Joel Ferrell

    John Tyson

    Robert McCollum

    J Michael Tatum

    Created by Steven Walters and Erik Archilla

    Written and directed by Steven Walters

    Executive Producer: Lindsay Graham and Steven Walters

    Co-executive Producers: Erik Archilla and Robert McCollum

    Music by Lindsay Graham.

    Audio editing by Mollie Baack.

    Sound Design by Derek Behrens and Lindsay Graham.

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  • In the second of our three prologue episodes, we meet General Grant, who finds himself ensnared in the political battle between Stanton and Johnson.

    In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear co-executive producer Robert McCollum interview the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast.

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