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Nearly two hundred years after his death, Aaron Burr’s legacy remains hotly debated by historians. After all, he was a hero of the Revolutionary War, served as a United States senator and even vice president. But Burr had his fair share of controversy, killing Alexander Hamilton in a duel, and conspiring to take America’s western front as his own – to rule over like an emperor. On American History Tellers, you’ll learn more about Burr’s desperate power grab, how it was thwarted by President Thomas Jefferson, and how our fledgling democracy endured its first stress test. This is just a preview of American History Tellers. You can listen to the full clip at Wondery.fm/AHT_WBW See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Back Issue is BACK with a brand new season! Back Issue reminisces on moments in pop culture’s past that have shaped our present. Each episode brings personal reflection, incredible guests, and plenty of deep belly laughs. Host Josh Gwynn has invited some very special guest co-hosts to share their perspective on some of the most formative stories in pop culture. We start out with not just another hair story but a conversation about the gendered politics of specific hairstyles as Josh sets out on a mission to get a silk press. We’ll also reflect on iconic award speeches, explore what our brains do on gossip, break down the backstories of Degrassi and Cheetah Girls, decide if Josh should become the next Black ex-pat, and discuss which multi-hyphenate performers are deserving of their flowers. Listen and follow Back Issue wherever you get your podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andrea and Ilya talk through the wildest moments of the 1/6 hearings so far, the questions they still want answers to, and the impact the hearings will have on Trump's future, the rebuilding of government agencies, and the country's understanding of January 6th. Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Introducing the true crime podcast Persona: The French Deception — the story of Gilbert Chikli, one of the greatest con artists of all time. What does it feel like to pick up the phone and scam someone out of $50 million? Host and award-winning journalist, Evan Ratliff, investigates how Chikli successfully duped some of the world’s most powerful people into handing over their fortunes. He explores how Chikli evaded the law for years and became a Robin Hood-like hero. More than just a tale of criminal genius, this is a show about the moment we’re living in right now — the golden age of scammers — and the power of seduction. But what happens when the fantasy we’ve been lured into finally crumbles away? For all that and more, follow Persona: The French Deception wherever you get your podcasts. Or you can listen early on Amazon Music or early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app: wondery.fm/WBW_Persona See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andrea and Ilya return with their initial reactions to the 1/6 hearings and share the key points they'll be watching for as the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack convenes. Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How will January 6th be written into American history? First we explore how a little-known law connects that day to the aftermath of the Civil War. Then we look at how the criminal justice system is holding insurrectionists accountable, as the court of public opinion rewrites the stories of those who survived the attacks. Special Note: Thanks for listening. We hope you enjoyed the series. The January 6th Select Committee is holding public hearings in June and we'll be back to unpack the testimony and what it means. Be sure to follow "Will Be Wild", so you get notified when these special episodes drop. Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What happens when disinformation infects more than just the far-right and spreads to the military, the last line of defense against autocracy? Is a military coup on the horizon or are our democratic structures strong enough to stop it? Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Disinformation about the 2020 election motivated thousands to march on the Capitol on January 6th. We follow one of those lies – about suitcases filled with fake ballots — and meet two of the men who tried to stop it. But as disinformation continues to spread through our society, is there anything we can do to keep straight what is fact and what is fiction? Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a tunnel below the Capitol, the paths of an insurrectionist and a police officer converge. Will their lives ever be the same? Episode Notes: You can find the full transcript of Danny Rodriguez's interview here. You can find video of Danny Rodriguez's interview on Ryan J. Reilly's YouTube channel here. Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What happens when a young man determines that his father has become a danger to society? How is the divisiveness of our politics wrenching apart families across America? And what is happening to the men and women who followed Trump’s orders and marched on the Capitol? We turn back the clock and tell the story of how the Reffitt family got to January 6th and what’s in store for them now. Please support us by supporting our sponsors! Jordan Harbinger Podcast - check out jordanharbinger.com/start to find their incredibly helpful starter packs, or check them out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Department of Homeland Security is responsible for protecting the United States against threats both foreign and domestic. But despite mounting evidence about the spread of homegrown radicalism in the U.S., no warnings were issued by DHS about the potential violence on January 6th. Two agency insiders help us understand why. Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Many of the men and women who heeded Trump’s call to march on the Capitol on January 6th had one surprising thing in common: nearly 1 in 7 of those charged for crimes related to the insurrection had a background in the military or law-enforcement. Why did the government look away as forces of radicalization spread amongst the military and in the public at large? And how prepared is the government to face that threat as it continues to grow today? Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A teenager in Wylie, TX sends a tip to the FBI about his father's potentially violent plans. A local government official in DC learns of online plots to disrupt the certification of the presidential election. Why did so many alarm bells leading up to the January 6th insurrection fall on deaf ears? All episodes are available now. You can binge the series ad-free on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From critically acclaimed podcast studios Pineapple Street and Wondery comes a new 8-part series called Will Be Wild that shines a light on the human stories left out of the headlines. It goes deep into the lives of people who took part in that day. People who saw it coming. And people who fear that January 6th was just the beginning of something, not the end. All episodes are available now. You can binge the series ad-free on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.