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Understand the Past.
Make Sense of Today.

Hosted by award-winning journalist Evan Axelbank, "Axelbank Reports History and Today" features conversations with acclaimed authors and historians who explore the events that shaped America and bring clarity to the issues we face today.

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Credible Guests. Powerful Perspectives.

"Axelbank Reports History and Today" is a history podcast, with nearly 200 episodes spanning more than five years, featuring conversations with Pulitzer Prize winners, New York Times bestselling authors, and leading historians, published by the most respected names in nonfiction.

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Begin With These Listener Favorites From Award-winning Voices

Explore powerful conversations with bestselling authors and Pulitzer Prize–winning historians who help connect the past to the present with clarity and depth.

Kate Anderson Bower, Axelbank Reports History and Today Episode 32: The Residence
Episode 46: Annette Gordon-Reed, The Hemingses of Monticello
Axelbank Reports History and Today Episode 53: Dr. Heather Cox-Richardson on American political history
Axelbank Reports History and Today: Joseph J. Ellis, History Today Episode 64: The American Revolution, 1773-1783
Axelbank Reports History and Today Peter Bergen: Episode 69, The Rise and Fall of Osama bin Laden
Axelbank Reports History and Today Episode 94: Justin Tinsley on Biggie
Axelbank Reports History and Today Jonathan Eig, History Today Episode 127: King: A Life
Axelbank Reports History and Today Lindsay Chervnisky: Episode 157, "Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents that Forged the Republic"
Axelbank Reports History and Today Dr. Edda Fields-Black, Episode 178: Harriet Tubman, Combahee River Raid, Black Freedom during the Civil War
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Our History Is Too Important to Ignore

Without deeper insight, news becomes noise

Tired of biased or shallow reporting

No time to dig into long books for context

Struggling to connect current events with history

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"Axelbank Reports History and Today"

Catch the latest episodes of "Axelbank Reports History and Today" featuring leading historians, influential authors, and conversations that connect the past to the present.

Engaging Conversations. Timeless Topics.
Thought-Provoking Insight.

Each episode explores how our past shapes the present through conversations with leading historians, authors, and thinkers

Clear History from the Storytellers

Every episode features authors who have spent years researching serious, credible topics. Evan guides them through thoughtful conversations that clarify their work and connect it to our world today.

Insight Without the Overwhelm

You do not need to read every book to understand the issues. In under an hour, listeners get direct access to the minds behind the ideas, delivered clearly and without media spin.

A Trusted Space for Thoughtful Listeners

If you are tired of opinion-driven news and shallow headlines, this podcast offers substance. It is where scholars, journalists, and history lovers meet for meaningful discussion.

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Meet
Evan Axelbank

Evan Axelbank is a lifelong student of American history, driven by a deep desire to understand how the past shapes the present. A voracious reader and passionate storyteller, Evan blends curiosity and clarity that makes the complex simple. Originally from New York City, he earned his journalism degree from Ithaca College and has reported for network affiliates in New York and Florida. Today, he’s a trusted journalist at one of Tampa Bay's top-rated news stations. He’s also a frequent speaker at schools and colleges, and a proud fan of the New York Mets.

Award-Winning Reporter.
Dedicated to Storytelling.

Evan’s work has been recognized by some of the most respected names in journalism. He has covered breaking news, politics, historical investigations, and human-interest features, all with a keen eye for storytelling.

He has received multiple Emmy Awards, national recognition from the Society of Professional Journalists, and honors from the Florida chapter of the Associated Press. These distinctions reflect his commitment to truth and storytelling that informs, inspires, and leaves a lasting impact.

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