Inside the Episode: S2E09

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   31 Jul 2025 · 44 min

   1865 Presents American Criminal | The Murder of Medgar Evers

   In 1963, civil rights activist Medgar Evers was gunned down in front of his family home by white supremacist Byron De La Beckwith. But the story didn’t end with Medgar’s death and Byron’s swift arrest. In fact, it wouldn’t be over for more than three decades…Every week, American Criminal dives deep into the lives and stories behind some of history’s most shocking, era-defining crimes. This particular episode explores the devastating assassination of an inspiring civil rights leader that stunned the nation.To hear the rest of the episodes in this story, search your podcast app for the 11th…

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   3 Nov 2021 · 16 min

   Introducing 'History Daily' From Host Lindsay Graham

   'History Daily' is a new podcast from host Lindsay Graham which does history, daily. Every weekday beginning November 1st—the same day President John Adams first moved into the White House—this new podcast will bring you a slice of the history that happened that day.Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day “that will live in infamy,” or to celebrate that 20th day in July, 1969, when mankind reached the moon, History Daily is there to tell you the true stories of the people and events that shaped our world—one day at a time.So if you’re stuck in traffic, bored at…

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   S2 · 13 Jul 2021 · 24 min

   Inside the Episode: S2E10

   In the season finale, Grant’s decision to testify for Orville Babcock has disastrous consequences for the Freedmen.In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, co-executive producer Robert McCollum interviews the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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   S2 · E10 · 13 Jul 2021 · 41 min

   Cincinnatus | 10

   In this season finale, Grant’s decision to testify for Orville Babcock has disastrous consequences for the Freedmen.Starring James Black as Ulysses S Grant and featuring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton and William Jackson Harper as John Mercer Langston.Also featuring:Jason DouglasMatthew GrayChristopher MurneyKurt RhoadsSydney James HarcourtBlake HacklerKelly JenretteRandy PerrineChristopher SalazarCreated by Steven Walters and Erik ArchillaWritten by Jonathan Norton, Erik Archilla and Steven Walters Directed by Steven WaltersExecutive Producer: Lindsay Graham and Steven WaltersCo-executive…

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   S2 · E9 · 6 Jul 2021 · 35 min

   Loyalty | 9

   Grant’s presidency is imperiled when his newly appointed special prosecutor launches an investigation into Grant’s right-hand man, Orville Babcock. 1865 is an Airship production. Support this show to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more.Starring James Black as Ulysses S GrantAlso featuring:Sydney James HarcourtDoug JacksonJason DouglasMatthew GrayBlake HacklerKurt RhoadsCreated by Steven Walters and Erik ArchillaWritten by Steven Walters Directed by Robert McCollumExecutive Producer: Lindsay Graham and Steven WaltersCo-executive Producers: Erik Archilla and Robert…

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   S2 · 29 Jun 2021 · 22 min

   Inside the Episode: S2E08

   In Episode 8, Grant launches a crusade to root out corruption. But his fight for good government is imperiled by the return of Andrew Johnson.In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, co-executive producer Robert McCollum interviews the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast. 1865 is an Airship production. Support this show to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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   S2 · E8 · 29 Jun 2021 · 37 min

   The Enemy Within | 8

   On the heels of the election of 1872, Grant launches a crusade to root out corruption. But his fight for good government is imperiled by the return of Andrew Johnson.1865 is an Airship production.Starring James Black as Ulysses S. Grant, and featuring R. Bruce Elliot as Andrew JohnsonAlso featuring:Jason DouglasMatthew GrayBlake HacklerLee GeorgeKurt RhoadsTaylor HarrisSydney James HarcourtChristopher MurneyCreated by Steven Walters and Erik ArchillaWritten by Steven Walters Directed by Robert McCollumExecutive Producer: Lindsay Graham and Steven WaltersCo-executive Producers: Erik Archilla…

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   S2 · 22 Jun 2021 · 48 min

   1865 Presents American Elections: Wicked Game | Greeley vs Grant: Progress Under Siege

   At the end of episode seven, President Ulysses S. Grant declares martial law and wages war against the Ku Klux Klan, a decision that sets the table for the upcoming presidential election. Coming up in episode eight, the story jumps forward in time past the election of 1872.But there is some important history in between. This week, we’re again going to fill in those gaps with an episode from the podcast American Elections: Wicked Game. Hosted by 1865 executive producer Lindsay Graham, it’s an in-depth look at all 59 U.S. presidential elections. In 1872, the Reform Republicans, properly known…

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   S2 · 15 Jun 2021 · 26 min

   Inside the Episode: S2E07

   In Episode 7, when the situation below the Mason Dixon takes a turn for the worst, President Grant declares martial law, determined to stamp out the KKK.In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, co-executive producer Robert McCollum interviews the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.