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Ron Chernow

Ron Chernow

Season 7 Episode 1
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Rick Atkinson

Rick Atkinson

Season 7 Episode 2
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Geraldo Cadava

Geraldo Cadava

Season 7 Episode 3
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Fareed Zakaria

Fareed Zakaria

Season 7 Episode 4
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Stuart Eizenstat

Stuart Eizenstat

Season 7 Episode 5
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Harold Holzer

Harold Holzer

Season 7 Episode 6
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Tiya Miles

Tiya Miles

Season 7 Episode 7
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Doris Goodwin

Doris Goodwin

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26:09
Ben Steil

Ben Steil

Season 7 Episode 9
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Ken Burns

Ken Burns

Season 7 Episode 10
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Bash and Fisher

Bash and Fisher

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Andrew Sorkin

Andrew Sorkin

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History with David Rubenstein

Alex Prud'homme

Season 6 Episode 10

Some of America's key moments happened over meals, from Jefferson's receptions to Nixon's China diplomacy. Author Alex Prud’homme joins David Rubenstein to explore the political power of the White House kitchen, highlighting meals that shaped history.
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