I’m not trained in politics or social justice, but we have reached a point where we must fully educate ourselves and this show does an excellent job of making the information bite sized. The only thing I would change is if you would put the guest name first in the episode title. I find I often forget who is speaking and then can’t easily see who it is. Otherwise I like everything about it especially the hosts friendly voice.

An informative podcast of the highest caliber

Such an informative & enjoyable podcast! I really appreciate the breadth of topics covered regarding US History.

David Rubenstein provides the most comprehensive interview in each brief—easily digested—podcast. I am appreciative of all episodes and learn so much from each. Thank you to Mr. Rubenstein and all production staff!

I always learn something compelling from Mr. Rubenstein’s conversations. You can tell he does a lot of preparation and he asks probing questions.

He’s been slandered by the Lost Cause supporters for a century & a half.

The content of these podcasts is of great interest. Unfortunately, the time allotted for each podcast is so short that there is no opportunity for the guest to present any in-depth insights into the events covered by the show. It’s like reading a Reader’s Digest version of history, or more accurately, a condensed version of the Digest.

Terrific, compelling subjects & guests! ‘In conversation with…’ is a bit of stretch. ‘Questions’ feel heavily scripted and structured. So it lacks a sense surprise and exploration that ‘in conversation with’ implies. May as well read the transcript.

I really enjoy the content for the most part. I do feel like the questions are usually predictable and odd phrased. He’ll ask questions like “and did everything go normal that day for JFK in Dallas?” This is an exaggerated example but there are a lot of questions he asked that are just softballs to the expert.

I was only able to listen to one episode as unfortunately the narrator sounds like he’s recording in an echo chamber. Please invest in proper equipment to make the listening experience more enjoyable.

Please get a decent microphone for moderator. Shame he sounds like he speaking from a well. Thanks

Love this podcast. Entertaining and educational!

The host has very little inflection to his voice. Fairly dry and boring podcast. There are a number of history podcasts more engaging than this one.

Truly outstanding episodes. My highest recommendation.

Great podcast. And just spent the day at Monticello … tomorrow visiting Montpelier. I didn’t realize the extent of your philanthropy. Thank you!!

I have listened to a lot of history podcasts, and far too many of them are ideologically or egotistically driven. This is neither. It’s solid objective interviewing by an extremely well educated and informed person. Even if I’m not initially interested in the subject of a podcast, I will listen anyway, and come away with new interests, new information while being very entertained in the process.

Rubinstein gets fantastic guests and then asks them questions as if the audience is from Mars, or in 3rd grade, and knows nothing of US history. “Jefferson sent two men to explore the Louisiana Purchase. Who were they?” Asking this of two time Pulitzer winner Alan Taylor is an insult and a huge missed opportunity.

The guests and subjects are fascinating, but the host needs to cultivate a more thoughtful, nuanced and conversational interview technique.

David Rubenstein is the David McCullough of his generation. His love for history shines through in every interview

David Rubinstein just issues rapid fire questions like he is reading them from a list and doesn’t ask follow up questions or engage in meaningful dialogues with his interviewees. It’s a shame because the authors he has on are terrific.

I cannot start my week without listening to my favorite podcasts! I thank you very much to the NY Historical Society and D. Rubenstein so much for delighting and enlightening us with such a diverse conversations of quite interesting historical topics. It shows how history is relevant today more than ever for building the future of our nation learning from the past. Thank you!!

This podcasts interviews Bret Baier. Stay away, they clearly do not care about the spread of misinformation and the show has lost all credibility.

If you think history is boring, try listening to a few of these podcasts. There is no better way to appreciate a topic than listening to people who are passionate about the topic. When those people are knowledgeable as well it is a jackpot. Thank you New York Historical Society, I love your museum and now I love this podcast, too.

Love this podcast. Very informative and sticks to the facts without theatrics, politicking, or grandstanding. Well done to the host and exceptional guests! A++++

This podcast is outstanding and presents history in a way that is a pleasure to listen to. Mr Rubenstein is concise and interesting. I hope someday he decides to cover the topic of the Haitian revolution and help us understand how it related to our country and the French Revolution. At 60 years old I should have learned about Toussaint Louverture long ago and the ways that Napoleon Bonaparte, Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase factor into his life and the history of Saint Domingue. This podcast could do it better than most. Keep up the good work, Mr Rubenstein!

Really enjoyed all of the episodes thus far, wonderful conversations, very informative. Thank you! Anthonyxibarrax

Very straight forward and informative conversations!