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Revolutions

Season 12 premiered October 20, 2024 – a nonfictional account of The Martian Revolution of 2247. Mike Duncan is taking everything he's learned from 12 seasons of historical revolutions - the repeating arcs, characters, ideas, events, and patterns which all revolutions seem to follow - and created a fictional history of the Martian Revolution of 2247. The series is written from the point of view of a historian working hundreds of years after the Martian Revolution and will be presented in the style and format of previous seasons of Revolutions. It will look, sound, and feel like a Mike Duncan history podcast…but will instead be a fictional narrative of a gripping science-fiction epic. Revolutions is a podcast that covers the great political revolutions that have defined the modern world. Each season is a long-form narrative covering a different defining revolutionary epoch across three hundred years of history. It explores in great detail the people, ideas, and events that challenged and toppled outdated regimes and replaced them with new governments. After more than 350 episodes over ten seasons of narrative nonfiction, the 12th season is a fictional account of the Martian Revolution of 2247. *BREAKING NEWS* In the fall of 2025, the Revolutions podcast will return to its roots by diving into the great revolutions of the 20th century. The new run of episodes begins with the story of Irish Independence, a dramatic upheaval in the wake of WWI that saw Ireland free itself from centuries of English rule. Full of inspiring personalities, tragic events, and thrilling triumphs, Irish Independence is one of the most gripping events in revolutionary history. Future seasons will plunge ahead through the turbulent 20th century, and include the Spanish Civil War, the Cuban Revolution, and the Algerian War of Independence.

Episodes

10.81- The Revolt of the Left SRs

Hey it was worth a shot. Well, actually, probably not. Register for digital book talk with me and Jonathan Katz on his new book: Gangsters of Capitalism Jan 18 w/ Politics and Prose.

Jan 10, 202232 minSeason 10Ep. 91

10.76- Liberty or Victory

Can anyone guess which one Lenin and the Bolsheviks will choose?

Nov 23, 202131 minSeason 10Ep. 85

10.73- Zeno's Revolution

Wherein we keep moving toward the October Revolution by progressing halfway to halfway to halfway to halfway... Link: Event w/ Dr. Faith Hillis for her book Utopia's Discontents .

Nov 02, 202132 minSeason 10Ep. 80

10.72- The Decision

Comrade Lenin says don't look a gift horse in the mouth. Link to details on the talk/signing in Pasadena !

Oct 18, 202129 minSeason 10Ep. 79

10.71- The Democratic Conference

Links to tour details... Minneapolis Oct 11: Magers and Quinn Naperville Oct 12: Anderson's Bookshop Madison/Verona Oct 13: Kismet Books Milwaukee Oct 14: Boswells Book Company Pasadena Oct 27: Vromans Bookstore...

Oct 10, 202129 minSeason 10Ep. 77

NEXT WEEK! AN UPPER MIDWEST SIGNING TOUR! COME!

Links to details... Main page (scroll down): Minneapolis: Magers and Quinn Chicago: Anderson's Bookshop Madison: Kismet Books Milwaukee: Boswells Book Company...

Oct 06, 20212 minSeason 10Ep. 76

10.69- The July Days

When you come at the king, best not miss.

Sep 27, 202131 minSeason 10Ep. 74

10.67- The April Crisis

April 1917 reminds us sometimes foreign affairs DO matter in domestic politics. --- The H2W related podcast appearances I mentioned: Based on a True Story with Dan LeFebvre. Great chat about Lafayette in film and TV. KPFA's Letters and Politics with Mitch Jeserich. This one is a video! Tides of History with Patrick Wyman. More of me and Patrick being me and Patrick. So good, informative, and fun. My History Can Beat Up Your Politics One of the O.G. podcasts. Since 2006!...

Sep 01, 202130 minSeason 10Ep. 72

10.66 Finland Station

Wherein the Bolsheviks call for an Uber. The New Yorker Article by Adam Gopnick The New Republic Article by David Klion (Hi David!) CBS This Morning Segment Look ma I'm on the tee-vee.

Aug 23, 202129 minSeason 10Ep. 71

10.65- The Dawn of a New Day

The February Revolution succeeded! Everything is great now! Get tix for Hero of Two Worlds Events! Aug 20 Politics and Prose with Jamelle Bouie Aug 23 Midtown Scholar with Ben Rhodes Aug 24 The Strand with Alexis Coe Aug 31 Harvard Bookstore with Patrick Wyman....

Aug 16, 202130 minSeason 10Ep. 70

10.64- The Origin of Dual Power

The Duma is about to get a new roommate: The Petrograd Soviet Sign up fast for Hero of Two Worlds Events! Aug 20 Politics and Prose with Jamelle Bouie Aug 23 Midtown Scholar with Ben Rhodes Aug 24 The Strand with Alexis Coe Aug 31 Harvard Bookstore with Patrick Wyman....

Aug 09, 202129 minSeason 10Ep. 69

10.63- Abdication

Good riddance to Dear Nicky. Sign up fast for Hero of Two Worlds Events! Aug 20 Politics and Prose with Jamelle Bouie Aug 23 Midtown Scholar with Ben Rhodes Aug 24 The Strand with Alexis Coe Aug 31 Harvard Bookstore with Patrick Wyman....

Aug 02, 202132 minSeason 10Ep. 68

10.62- International Women's Day

The February Revolution began on International Women's Day Meanwhile...Lafayette Events! Aug 20 Politics and Prose with Jamelle Bouie Aug 23 Midtown Scholar with Ben Rhodes Aug 24 The Strand with Alexis Coe Aug 31 Harvard Bookstore with Patrick Wyman....

Jul 26, 202130 minSeason 10Ep. 67

10.61- The Precipice

Really should have called this episode The Verge. Come hang out with Patrick Wyman and Me on July 22 to celbrate the launch of his book The Verge! Pre-Order Hero of Two Worlds!

Jul 19, 202128 minSeason 10Ep. 66

10.59- Stupidity or Treason?

You make the call. Pre-order Hero of Two Worlds! Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions

Jul 04, 202133 minSeason 10Ep. 64

10.58- Inflation and Scarcity

Inflation and scarcity are not exactly solid foundations to base the stability of a regime. Link: The Hero of Two Worlds bookshop map Tell us where you pre-ordered the book!

Jun 28, 202133 minSeason 10Ep. 63

10.57 Great War Great Offensive

Ok, maybe it wasn't a great war, but it *was* a great offensive. Link: Bookstore Map (scroll down) Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions

Jun 14, 202124 minSeason 10Ep. 62

SNEAK PREVIEW: Hero of Two Worlds Chapter Four

Lafayette comes to America! Enjoy! A link to pre-order the book! A link to the map to tell us where you pre-ordered the book! Scroll down it's at the bottom. Thanks!

Jun 11, 202143 minSeason 10Ep. 59

10.56- Great War Great Retreat

When it started, everyone thought it was gonna be a regular war. But it turned out to be a *great* war. Sponsor: Harrys.com/revolutions

Jun 06, 202130 minSeason 10Ep. 59