Conversations with History

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Pulitzer Prize winning historian Eric Foner for a discussion of his book, "The Fiery Trial."

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Columbia law professor Philip C. Bobbitt for a discussion of his new book on Machiavelli, "The Garments of Court and Palace."

In this in-depth discussion with current Secretary of Defense James Mattis, the retired Marine Corps General talks about his upbringing, the discipline required to be a Marine, the importance of reading from history, and much more in this wide-ranging overview of his career.

Psychologist Paul Ekman joins Harry Kreisler to talk about his scientific work on the human face. They discuss what is now known about the role of the face in human emotions and the implications of these insights for human communication, self understanding and national security.

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcome Indian Parliamentarian Shashi Tharoor for a discussion of India's role in world affairs. Tharoor discusses his journey from international civil servant to Indian politician.

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Princeton philosopher Peter Singer for a discussion of utilitarianism and its implications for ethical conduct and social change.

On this edition of Conversations with History, UC Berkeley's Harry Kreisler talks with renowned political scientist Kenneth N. Waltz, about theory, international politics, and the U.S. role in world affairs.

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Harvard historian Niall Ferguson for a discussion of his book "The War of the World." Ferguson analyzes the role of ethnic conflict, economic volatility, and the decline of empires in making the twentieth century the most violent one in human history.

In this hour long streaming video interview, Conversations with History host Harry Kreisler interviews author and radio personality Studs Terkel.

This video is a fascinating look at one of the most controversial filmmakers in cinema today: Oliver Stone. Stone has made some of the most gripping historical dramas in the last 50 years, and this video finds him explaining his process, and how, ultimately his films should be viewed by history.