Don Wildman

Mentioned in 9 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

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Episode Appearances

American History Hit · Apr 13, 2026

When the Mormons Rebelled Against America

“Host of American History Hit podcast conducting interview about Mormon history and rebellion”

Mormon theology and Joseph Smith's religious innovationsPolygamy as religious practice and federal policy targetTheocratic governance and religious sovereignty in American territories

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American History Hit · Mar 19, 2026

The Battle of Fredericksburg

“Podcast host conducting interview with historian Chris Mikowski about Battle of Fredericksburg and Civil War strategy.”

Battle of Fredericksburg (December 1862)Pontoon bridge logistics and river crossing operationsConfederate defensive positions and fortifications

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American History Hit · Mar 16, 2026

The Donner Party Disaster | The Frontier

“Host of American History Hit podcast conducting interview about the Donner Party disaster”

Donner Party Disaster 1846-1847Westward Migration and Frontier SettlementLansford Hastings' Cutoff Route Deception

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American History Hit · Mar 12, 2026

America's Bloodiest Day: Battle of Antietam

“Podcast host conducting interview and providing historical context and analysis”

Battle of Antietam—September 17, 1862Emancipation Proclamation—political timing and strategic deploymentCivil War Eastern Theater strategy and Lee's Maryland invasion

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American History Hit · Mar 9, 2026

How Wild Was the Wild West? | The Frontier

“Host of American History Hit podcast conducting the interview with Professor Olsen”

Wild West Mythology vs Historical RealityIndustrial Capitalism and Frontier ExpansionCivil War Legacy in Western Violence

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American History Hit · Mar 5, 2026

What Did FDR Get Wrong?

“Host of American History Hit podcast; interviewer and moderator of episode discussion”

FDR New Deal Economic Policy FailuresGreat Depression Recovery Timeline and UnemploymentNational Recovery Administration (NRA) Codes and Price Controls

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American History Hit · Feb 26, 2026

The Making of Malcolm X

“Host of American History Hit podcast; conducts interview and provides historical context throughout episode.”

Black Nationalism in 20th Century AmericaNation of Islam History and IdeologyMalcolm X Political Evolution

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American History Hit · Feb 23, 2026

Darkest Hours: Origins of Slavery

“Host of American History Hit podcast; conducts interview and frames historical narrative for audience”

Transatlantic slave trade and Middle Passage logisticsColonial slavery laws and legal racialization (Massachusetts Body of Liberties, Virginia inheritance laws)Plantation economics and crop systems (tobacco, rice, sugar, cotton)

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American History Hit · Feb 16, 2026

Darkest Hours: The Kent State Shootings

“Host of American History Hit podcast; conducts interview with Van De Mark about Kent State tragedy”

Kent State University Shootings (May 4, 1970)Vietnam War Protests and Anti-War MovementNational Guard Training and Crowd Control

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