Great storytelling. Showing the very best of an historian-storyteller to take the time and make the effort to visit Lucy Mercer Rutherford's daughter to observe her reaction to her mother's letter. This is why he's one of the best in the business. Just from that observation a little more is known of Lucy-that her daughter loved her. That's great historical research.
I am not American... but from an allied country... Jon Meacham is my favourite... he is calm, measured, extremely knowledgeable and thoughtful.. even if perhaps a little too optimistic... however, after watching with absolute horror what has unfolded in the US since 2016 and especially the interviews of "the man in the street" and especially the man in the street supporting trump... it seems to me that Meacham is correct... the problem with the acceptance of trump and his fascist diatribe is significantly the result of a failure of the education system in the US...
Jon Meacham is a soporific narcissist. What exactly did Trump do that is fascist? Feel free to cite evidence other than he sounds like a NY cab driver. By the way, who do you believe is responsible for the total collapse of public education in America (which you are correct about)? You are entitled to apply the label "distasteful" (that is a simple matter of personal taste). Fascist requires a modicum of evidence. The PM of Canada is much closer to being fascist for all of his suppression of speech. You are probably from an allied country that refuses to pay its share of NATO expenses.
You'd swear that had he not become an historian, Jon Meacham would have been a preacher. And a good one. So much of his philosophy is rooted in religion. Humans as fallen creatures. The notion of sin. The focus on redemption. But that's what mainstream historians have become: moral philosophers. They're filling a void in an age when higher education institutions have become trade schools, and prominent leaders of the highest profile companies demonstrate a near total incapacity for moral reasoning. Great discussion here!
"His name wasn't John Lewis at first." -- I can find no reference to this online anywhere. Does anyone have a link supporting Meacham on this? So intriguing.
Not HARP, TARP. TARP is the Troubled Asset Relief Program, created to implement programs to stabilize the financial system during the financial crisis of 2008.
Meacham is charming but he does tell the same eight or ten jokes in EVERY interview he does. Every one! Those of us who love history and watch all his interviews have all heard all these stories and the same handful of jokes seventeen times. It's time for some new material. Hire Billy Crystal. Enough's enough. Not enough from Bechloss, but otherwise a fun interview, as always.
Too bad to make such a cutting, diminishing remark about Jon Meacham! I try to keep up on all his interviews, and while jokes and unrelated stories are not my top priority, I don’t recall the redundancy mentioned. On the contrary, I am always amazed at the huge volume of material in the man’s brain and at his fingertips! I especially enjoy his Episcopalian jokes and stories, but, again, I don’t recall hearing the same one twice.
This was dope. I could listen to him all day.
Great storytelling. Showing the very best of an historian-storyteller to take the time and make the effort to visit Lucy Mercer Rutherford's daughter to observe her reaction to her mother's letter. This is why he's one of the best in the business. Just from that observation a little more is known of Lucy-that her daughter loved her. That's great historical research.
Enjoy these fine days of Spring.
I am not American... but from an allied country... Jon Meacham is my favourite... he is calm, measured, extremely knowledgeable and thoughtful.. even if perhaps a little too optimistic... however, after watching with absolute horror what has unfolded in the US since 2016 and especially the interviews of "the man in the street" and especially the man in the street supporting trump... it seems to me that Meacham is correct... the problem with the acceptance of trump and his fascist diatribe is significantly the result of a failure of the education system in the US...
It seems to reasonable people that you lack a clue bub.
@@trimanlast clearly you would not be counted amongst the reasonable, bub
@@markgorhk clearly to who and why?
Jon Meacham is a soporific narcissist. What exactly did Trump do that is fascist? Feel free to cite evidence other than he sounds like a NY cab driver. By the way, who do you believe is responsible for the total collapse of public education in America (which you are correct about)? You are entitled to apply the label "distasteful" (that is a simple matter of personal taste). Fascist requires a modicum of evidence. The PM of Canada is much closer to being fascist for all of his suppression of speech. You are probably from an allied country that refuses to pay its share of NATO expenses.
Exactly. And I say this as a teacher in the US.
Jon Meacham is interesting as author, brilliant as presidential biographer and politic commentator.
Jon Meacham is a joy to watch, and full of erudition!
He is definitely full, but of what is a matter of opinion.
self righteous tripe I would say.
You'd swear that had he not become an historian, Jon Meacham would have been a preacher. And a good one. So much of his philosophy is rooted in religion. Humans as fallen creatures. The notion of sin. The focus on redemption. But that's what mainstream historians have become: moral philosophers. They're filling a void in an age when higher education institutions have become trade schools, and prominent leaders of the highest profile companies demonstrate a near total incapacity for moral reasoning. Great discussion here!
I admire Jon.
History is important.
This man’s opinion is important.
As American as baseball and apple pie and democracy.
A good man.
A most enjoyable listen.
The history of story should be the telling of the Native American Indians ❗❗❗
congrats! excellent
No conspiracy theorists here, only accountability engineers.
At about 29:16 Boschloss gives Meacham time to breath. That’s what friends do.
Enjoyed this very much thank you👍
"His name wasn't John Lewis at first." -- I can find no reference to this online anywhere. Does anyone have a link supporting Meacham on this? So intriguing.
I think he meant it metaphorically.
Love both of these great historians.
These two are legends in their own minds.
Amen.
Are you lost? What's your damage?
What was the joke about John Tyler?
What's sad is I am Canadian and know more about America than President 45 😔
Because the person to whom whom you refer isn't interested in learning anything other than how to promote himself.
A real sports event. Happy bithdayJeff
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Book knowledge does not necessitate leadership.
Take a look at the canadian prime minister genius. Do you know anything about him?
Most kindgergarteners know more about America than 45 who sadly knows nothing.
Not far off with the Muppets comment. These two are the Abbott and Costello of presidential historians.
36:14 "W would tell you, there is a direct line between Harp and Trump." HARP?? What does he mean?
Not HARP, TARP. TARP is the Troubled Asset Relief Program, created to implement programs to stabilize the financial system during the financial crisis of 2008.
Meacham is charming but he does tell the same eight or ten jokes in EVERY interview he does. Every one! Those of us who love history and watch all his interviews have all heard all these stories and the same handful of jokes seventeen times. It's time for some new material. Hire Billy Crystal. Enough's enough. Not enough from Bechloss, but otherwise a fun interview, as always.
Too bad to make such a cutting, diminishing remark about Jon Meacham! I try to keep up on all his interviews, and while jokes and unrelated stories are not my top priority, I don’t recall the redundancy mentioned. On the contrary, I am always amazed at the huge volume of material in the man’s brain and at his fingertips! I especially enjoy his Episcopalian jokes and stories, but, again, I don’t recall hearing the same one twice.