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Heather Cox Richardson's narrated newsletter about the history behind today's politics. heathercoxrichardson.substack.com

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4.9 out of 5

5424 reviews

★★★★★

BBarbara! 2026/02/03

History made relevant to today’s headlines

Thank you for being a source of information in a time of turmoil. It’s so helpful to see today in the context of our history.

★★★★★

Che Block 2026/02/01

My brain is burning

From exhaustion and stress

★★★★★

RsueZ 2026/01/28

HCR - National Treasure

HCR has taught me so much this past year. She’s intelligent, relatable, calm and all the other great qualities! We are truly lucky to have her in this...

★★★★★

FairyLynne 2026/01/27

Love her knowledge and perspective!

I read her letters daily and watch any and all videos she makes!

★★★★★

grensi2 2026/01/26

Beacon Light

I have no words to express my sincere gratitude for the light Dr Richardson shines for us all. She, by far, is deserving of a presidential medal of fr...

★★★★★

d_jm13 2026/01/26

Changing lives

Dr. HCR, I cannot overstate what an important, incredible impact you are having right now for the public and for people's lives. You are showing incre...

★★★★★

Mrs. Geraghty 2026/01/20

Analysis of Present Day Through the Lens of History

I am grateful for intelligent commentary. There is so little of it to be found these days! HCR is a true scholar and I appreciate her sharing her time...

★★★☆☆

independent listener! 2026/01/21

Vice president Cheney!

★★★★★

Kylsiu 2026/01/15

One of the only sources of hope these days

Ms. Richardson is a breath of fresh air. Her stoic demeanor in the face of our current administration, thoughtfulness and empathy, and her ability to ...

★★★★★

Musdean 2026/01/14

History and reality

I love the way HCR presents the content of her letters. Everything is fact based with no propaganda from either side of the political spectrum with no...

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