US History Repeated

History Repeated discusses important historical and political concepts that are essential to understanding and discussing U.S. history and politics. Topics and concepts that you should have learned in school, but weren’t interested at the time. History isn’t boring, but is often discussed with a political slant or bias. Our goal is to provide our listeners with the facts. Our podcasts avoid pushing a political agenda. We believe people are tired of being told what and how to think about a topic. Listen to the information provided, take your time to decide where you fall on the issue. Being informed is essential.

US History Repeated is a history podcast hosted by Jimmy LaSalle & Jeananne Xenakis, with 129 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jimmy LaSalle & Jeananne Xenakis hosts US History Repeated, a history show with 129 episodes published.

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  Episode #131

  Celebrating America 250: Fraunces Tavern

  Jun 15, 202641 min

  This podcast of US History Repeated is all about the Fraunces Tavern in NYC. Jeananne is joined by Melissa Lauer, Manager of Programs and Events at Fraunces Tavern Museum. Fun facts you will learn more about in this podcast about the Fraunces Tavern: 1. It was a place that the British soldiers frequented when they took over NY during the revolutionary war and was a source of information to Washington and the army via spying. 2. It is the oldest barin NYC, and is still operational as a restaurant / tavern, serving 18th century fare, as well as a museum. 3. It is the place where George Washington gave his farewell speach as general and turned power back to congress 4. It was used as a government building after the war and housed the original Foreign Affairs (State Dept), Dept of War, and Board of the Treasury. There is always more to learn! -Jimmy & Jean Links for the show notes: Our admissions page, with information on our hours and offerings: https://www.frauncestavernmuseum.org/admissions Our exhibitions page, with information on Path to Liberty: The Emergence of a Nation, as well as The Birch Trials and other exhibitions: https://www.frauncestavernmuseum.org/current-exhibitions Our calendar of events showing our upcoming programming, which often includes hybrid lectures available both in person and on Zoom: https://www.frauncestavernmuseum.org/events-calendar

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  Episode #130

  The Culper Ring - Espionage and The American Revolution

  Jun 1, 202632 minS0

  <p>In this episode, we cover Espionage and The American Revolution, and more specifically, the Culper Ring.</p> <p>We will discuss the key ways it helped make the American Revolution the success we know it to be today. Perhaps without The Culper Ring, we would be the British States of America, or simply be part of Great Britain. Take a listen and judge for yourself. </p> <p>Jeananne is joined in this podcast by Dr. Randy Overbeck, author of Abagail Trench, a novel of Washington's Spy Ring.</p> <p>There is always more to learn, talk to you soon!</p...

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  Episode #129

  Celebrating America 250: John Hancock

  May 18, 202611 minS0

  <p>After a few lengthy podcasts, we wanted to do a US History Quickie!</p> <p>In this podcast we meet the man behind the signature!</p> <p>You may have had someone ask for your "John Hancock", which is a direct reference to the man with the largest signature on The Declaration of Independence. In this podcast we get to know who he is, how he came into prominence, and of course, how he came to be one of the signors of one of the greatest break up letters of all time!</p> <p>There is always more to...

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  Episode #128

  Celebrating America 250: Revolutionary Women

  May 4, 202659 minS0

  <p>On this episode we are joined by Anna Danzinger-Halperin, Director of the Center for Women's History at New York Historical, and Tessa Bangs, Mellon Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow in Women's History and Public History. NY Historical has a new exhibition titled,  "Revolutionary Women." Our conversation explores women's experiences during the Revolutionary War era, examining how different women's lives varied based on their social status, ethnicity, and location. </p> <p>There is an upcoming exhibit at the NY Historical which covers five historical figures and runs from May 29th  - October 25, 2026. We have the link in our show notes below. </p> <p> <...

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  Episode #127

  Celebrating America 250: Benedict Arnold

  Apr 20, 202656 minS0

  <p>This podcast focuses on one of the more difficult people to understanmd in US History, Benedict Arnold. </p> <p>Benedict Arnold was one of George Washington's most trusted Generals before he chose to defect to the British side. We are joined by Author Stephen Brumwell, Author of Turncoat: Benedict Arnold and the Crisis of American Liberty. </p> <p>We get into the Why, How, and Who influenced his decision to become the person most synonymous with TREASON and betrayal in the history of The United States. </p> <p>There is always more to learn!</p> <p>Jimmy & Jean</p> <p>L...

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