Episode notes

Adam is joined by historian Ed Ayers to talk about our forefathers’ democratic vision for the United States, the historical implications of our current election, and misconceptions about the discipline of history.

Since we’re experiencing one of the most interesting elections in modern history, we needed to know what it all means. So on this week’s podcast we talk to historian Ed Ayers.

Ed, who appeared on the voting episode of Adam Ruins Everything, is the host of the brilliant podcast and public radio show BackStory with the American History Guys. He’s also the President Emeritus of the University of Richmond, where he now serves as Tucker-Boatwright Professor of the Humanities.

Adam Conover is on Twitter @AdamConover and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the TruTV show at AdamRuinsEverything.com.

Produced by Shara Morris for MaximumFun.org.