How did the rebellious states form a government and go on to fight a stand-off war that killed 750,000 American soldiers on both sides? Three historical scholars joined in this 2006 discussion, rich in previously unheard stories. It fascinated listeners as well as the host.

In 2009 we visit – with the assistance of the great political mimic Bill Melberg – the last 12 American presidents.

Milt talks with Dr. Helen Smith about her new book Men on Strike: Why Men Are Boycotting Marriage, Fatherhood, and the American Dream – and Why It Matters.

Bryan Mark Rigg talks with us in 2002 about the thousands of “mischlinge” – or Nazi-backing Jewish soldiers – in the German military during World War II.

In a program from 2002, the CIA’s masters of disguise explain their craft and tell some great espionage stories.