Listen "Why History Matters, with David McCullough"
Episode Synopsis
In this interview episode, I'm joined by Dorie McCullough Lawson and Michael Hill, the editors behind History Matters, a powerful collection drawn from the words and work of David McCullough. Together, they open a window into how one of America's most beloved historians understood the purpose of history, not as trivia or nostalgia, but as a civic responsibility. We talk about how the book was shaped, what guided their editorial choices, and how McCullough's speeches, essays, and reflections speak directly to the present moment. From democracy and citizenship to curiosity, humility, and the moral weight of storytelling, Lawson and Hill reflect on what it meant to preserve McCullough's voice in his own words, and why those words still matter. BUY THE BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/History-Matters-David-McCullough/dp/1668098997 SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast ADVERTISE: https://www.historyshortspodcast.com/advertise LEARN MORE: https://www.historyshortspodcast.com/ EPISODE SPONSORED BY THE COLLECTOR: www.thecollector.com
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