The Long History Short Podcast

Brian Stahl

Interviews with historians about the background of events happening around the world. Join your host, Brian Stahl.

  1. Is War Ever Moral? Dr. John Macias on Just War Theory

    2d ago

    Is War Ever Moral? Dr. John Macias on Just War Theory

    Philosopher John Macias of St. Mary Seminary breaks down Just War Theory, and examines the Iran War, the American Revolution, and other conflicts in light of the theory.

    48 min
  2. The Cuban Revolution's Final Chapter? ft. Dr. Luis Martinez-Fernandez

    May 24

    The Cuban Revolution's Final Chapter? ft. Dr. Luis Martinez-Fernandez

    The Cuban regime may be on the cusp of collapse. To understand the history of this troubled island-nation, and how we got to the current impasse, check out my conversation with Dr. Luis Martinez-Fernandez of the University of Central Florida, author of "Revolutionary Cuba: A History."

    32 min
  3. US Hostility Toward Cuba: 200 Years and Going Strong

    May 17

    US Hostility Toward Cuba: 200 Years and Going Strong

    Tune in for my discussion with Dr. Thomas Zeiler of the University of Colorado, historian of US foreign policy.

    32 min
  4. The UK Elections: What Just Happened? Ft. Thomas Maidment

    May 11

    The UK Elections: What Just Happened? Ft. Thomas Maidment

    Join for this discussion with Thomas Maidment, PhD candidate at Cambridge University. Follow me on Substack: https://substack.com/@longhistoryshort Here's a breakdown of election results: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/local-elections-2026-results-uk-map-b2973743.html For more from Thomas, check out this interview he did a few years back: https://doinghistoryinpublic.org/2025/05/12/thomas-maidment-historian-highlight/ A few years ago, The Rest is History did an episode on Mosley. Check it out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/bg/podcast/oswald-mosley-fascist-leader/id1537788786?i=1000629007957

    41 min
  5. England's Next Revolution: This Thursday? ft. Dr. Luke Blaxill

    May 3

    England's Next Revolution: This Thursday? ft. Dr. Luke Blaxill

    Had a great conversation with Oxford's Luke Blaxill about the upcoming UK elections. For more on the election, read here: https://www.itv.com/news/2026-05-01/are-the-may-elections-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-the-two-big-parties

    46 min
  6. Russia, Ukraine, and Higher Ed's Crisis, ft. Dr. Sumantra Maitra

    Apr 26

    Russia, Ukraine, and Higher Ed's Crisis, ft. Dr. Sumantra Maitra

    I had a lot of fun talking with Dr. Maitra. If you liked the way he thought, check out some of his latest: https://www.theamericanconservative.com/the-final-chapter-of-the-unipolar-moment/ https://engelsbergideas.com/notebook/jd-vances-hope-for-a-hungarian-europe/ https://thecritic.co.uk/american-crusades/

    24 min
  7. Hungarian Hell: War, Hyperinflation, Dictatorship

    Apr 19

    Hungarian Hell: War, Hyperinflation, Dictatorship

    For anyone who wants to dive deeper into Hungarian history, here are some suggestions: How the Hungarian people endured World War II: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.eternalechoes.org/application/files/2916/1019/0172/the-life-of-the-hungarian-population_en_eternal_echoes.pdf More on Hungary's hyperinflation: https://planetbanknote.com/banknote-blog/hungarys-1946-hyperinflation-the-worst-inflation-in-history-and-the-fall-of-the-peng/?srsltid=AfmBOornFZ7K1PMWORFpwQ2sWRUfG1sX6FjynFhp17aGDb2GxSQUeGoz The Show Trial of László Rajk: https://yalebooks.yale.edu/2020/07/27/the-trial-of-laszlo-rajk/ Vivid documents and photos of the 1956 Revolution: https://www.hoover.org/library-archives/histories/1956-hungarian-revolution A profile of Hungary's new PM, Peter Magyar: https://www.ft.com/content/54d999c3-a9f0-40ce-9c66-245c9b20950a?syn-25a6b1a6=1

    28 min
  8. Could Hungary's History Decide Its Election, and Its Future? ft. Professor Peter Judson

    Apr 12

    Could Hungary's History Decide Its Election, and Its Future? ft. Professor Peter Judson

    Today Hungary will determine whether Viktor Orban, Hungary's controversial Prime Minister, will leave office for the first time in 16 years. Tune in to hear how the country's past may decide the election. Further reading: An American expat in Hungary interviewed on life, politics, and more in Hungary: https://www.editorialedomani.it/politica/europa/rod-dreher-interview-orban-loses-election-reason-corruption-hd0ek5td?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email What's at Stake for Ukraine, Russia, and EU: https://tvpworld.com/92395808/will-a-tisza-victory-change-hungarys-policy-toward-ukraine-russia-and-eu?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Short piece on the controversial treaty that carved up Hungary after WWI: https://roadstothegreatwar-ww1.blogspot.com/2021/06/all-about-treaty-of-trianon.html

    35 min
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