Jon Meacham, 1969-

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February 16, 2026

52:30

'American Struggle' author assesses Trump's expansion of presidential power

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham talks about Trump's impact on democracy. Meacham's latest book is a collection of speeches, letters and other original texts from 1619 to the present.

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May 2, 2018

42:20

'Soul Of America' Makes Sense Of Nation's Present By Examining Its Past

Presidential historian Jon Meacham says looking back at times when the nation was divided by partisan fury and racial strife can help shed light on "the politics of the moment."

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Jon Meacham

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'American Struggle' author assesses Trump's expansion of presidential power

'Soul Of America' Makes Sense Of Nation's Present By Examining Its Past

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