BackStory with the American History Guys
- Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
- http://www.backstoryradio.org
BackStory is a weekly one-hour public radio show that provides a national broadcast audience with an enjoyable and accessible way of engaging challenging themes in American history and how they connect with today. The show is hosted by renowned historians Peter Onuf, Ed Ayers, and Brian Balogh. BackStory’s signature sound and spirit of inquiry emanates from the hearts and minds of its genial hosts, whose unscripted brilliance reflects a warmth and rapport that comes from their longtime friendship.
Please confirm carriage of BackStory with the American History Guys by contacting Steve Martin at 703-715-0827 or steve@sfmconsulting.com.
Moving from current headlines to drill down into U.S. history, each surprising BackStory episode features lively interviews with a diverse roster of scholars, experts, and ordinary citizens from around the country; listener calls; host discussions; and produced pieces. Topics are as diverse as college sports, reenactments, sugar, memorials, domestic terrorism, birthing, homeownership, the post office, philanthropy, protests, privacy, marriage, revivalism, and childhood—all in the context of American history.
Since BackStory first began as a monthly show in 2008, episodes have been broadcast by more than 130 primary stations in 39 states, 29 in the top 50 markets by population. Podcasts have been downloaded 1.4 million times.
BackStory is produced by VFH Radio at the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities. Major funding is provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities with additional corporate, foundation, institutional, and individual support.
Please visit our station landing page for upcoming episodes, promotional photos, and other information.
Pieces
- Added: May 18, 2012
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- Purchases: 5
Bought by 90.5 WSNC, Wisconsin Public Radio, WYSO, KFOK-LP, KUOW and more
- Added: Apr 01, 2011
- Length: 00:54:00
- Purchases: 9
Bought by Wisconsin Public Radio, WYSO, KFOK-LP, 90.5 WSNC, KUOW and more
- Added: Mar 25, 2011
- Length: 00:54:00
- Purchases: 11
Bought by WCPN, Wisconsin Public Radio, KFOK-LP, WYSO, 90.5 WSNC and more
- Added: Mar 09, 2011
- Length: 00:54:00
- Purchases: 13
Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio and Public Radio Remix
- Added: Jun 24, 2010
- Length: 00:04:34
- Purchases: 2
People who work with BackStory with the American History Guys
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Tony Field (Admin)
Producer |
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Andrew Wyndham
Executive Producer VFH Radio |
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