Revisionist History

President Barack Obama & Malcolm Gladwell: How Reconstruction Still Defines America

September 22, 2026·1h 1m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Malcolm sat down with President Barack Obama while making Reconstruction: The Unfinished Promise for a conversation about history, progress, and why democracy is never a finished project. What makes Reconstruction one of the most misunderstood eras in American history, and why does it still have so much relevance today? Today, we’re sharing an extended version of their conversation.  You can find the full series, Reconstruction: The Unfinished Promise, on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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