DONATE!

close

Eric Foner

Guest

Professor of History at Columbia and the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery

Contact: Website

Eric Foner on KCRW

On New Year's Day in 1863, with the nation in the middle of a civil war, Abraham Lincoln signed a document that has become known as one of the most important in American history.

Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation Still Misunderstood

On New Year's Day in 1863, with the nation in the middle of a civil war, Abraham Lincoln signed a document that has become known as one of the most important in American history.

from Which Way, L.A.?

On New Year's Day in 1863, with the nation in the middle of a civil war, Abraham Lincoln signed a document that has become known as one of the most important in American history.

Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation Still Misunderstood

On New Year's Day in 1863, with the nation in the middle of a civil war, Abraham Lincoln signed a document that has become known as one of the most important in American history.

from To the Point

More from KCRW

President Trump said there is “warmth” between him and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, even though their summit was cut short with no deal.

from Left, Right & Center

Senior officials in the Trump Justice Department really have suspected the president of allegiance to Russia. They considered invoking the 25th Amendment.

from To the Point

The gig economy has made it easy and fast to order food, groceries, or a ride.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Canadian show “Workin’ Moms” gained attention in the U.S. after Netflix picked it up. Now in its third season, the show follows four women and their lives after giving birth.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Honestly, you know the answer already.

from LRC Presents: All the President's Lawyers

The Green New Deal targets climate change--but that’s not all.

from To the Point

After a week of scandals, Virginia Democrats are in disarray.

from Left, Right & Center

Maybe you’ve heard of James Hart Stern, the black man who took over the National Socialist Movement, a neo-Nazi group.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Human civilization is threatened by climate change. But it also needs the energy from fossil fuels that now emit greenhouse gases.

from To the Point

CLOSE
CLOSE
CLOSE