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For our 200th episode...we inerview Professor Greg Jackson—host of the podcast History That Doesn’t Suck!

He talks about his upcoming book 'Been There, Done That: How Our History Shows What We Can Overcome'.

Greg argues today’s hyper-partisan media, gridlock, and political violence have clear precedents in U.S. history, from the 1790s newspaper wars to violent conflicts like the caning of Charles Sumner and the Baltimore riots. The book is a fascinating look at history and explanation of how we made it through those times...and showing how we can do the same today.

You're going to enjoy this one.

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00:00 Intro

00:37 Meet Greg Jackson

02:12 Greg’s Origin Story

03:23 Why Times Aren’t Unprecedented

06:52 1876 Election Chaos

08:24 Reconstruction Violence Explained

10:34 Dan Sickles Saves Hayes

13:59 Bribes Ballots and Multiple Returns

15:54 Who Decides the Winner

18:52 Telling History Without Sides

21:21 Accused by Both Sides

21:32 Jefferson Davis at Fort Monroe

22:16 Why Greg’s Work Resonates

22:48 Ellis Island Inspiration

23:28 Love Letter to Liberty

24:33 Facing Americas Lows

25:50 Constitution as Firebreak

27:06 Checks Balances Deep Dive

30:01 Amendments and Civic Duty

31:23 Podcast Voice to Book

32:34 Print Wars Meet Twitter

36:33 Washington the Adult

38:17 200th Episode Milestone

39:27 Road Trip History Picks

43:53 Book Tour and Farewell

45:12 Outro and Final Thanks

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