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1865

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April 15, 1865. President Lincoln is dead and the country in turmoil. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton takes control, determined to bring the assassin to justice—but the hunt for John Wilkes Booth isn’t all that grips Stanton. Lincoln’s successor, Vice President Andrew Johnson, is likely to bend to southern interests and undo the very progress for which Lincoln died. Edwin Stanton must employ every bit of political wile he can muster to secure the future of the freed slaves, and the nation. Consumed by his conviction, Stanton will betray his friends, his honor, and the very constitution he is sworn to protect, all to steer the country towards justice. Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of 1865 ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.

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  1. Prologue 1: The Man from Foggy Town

    EPISODE 1

    Prologue 1: The Man from Foggy Town

    Edwin Stanton sits down with a famous scribe to tell the story of the events that led to Johnson’s impeachment.  1865 is an Airship production. Starring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton Also featuring (in order of appearance): David Charles R Bruce Elliot J Michael Tatum Blake Hackler John Tyson Chris Salazar Created by Steven Walters and Erik Archilla Written and directed by Steven Walters Executive Producer: Lindsay Graham and Steven Walters Co-executive Producers: Erik Archilla and Robert McCollum Music by Lindsay Graham Audio editing by Mollie Baack. Sound Design by Derek Behrens and Lindsay Graham. To find out more about 1865, go to 1865podcast.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. New episodes air weekly, and look for special “Inside the Episode” interviews with the writers and producers of the series to find out more about the real history behind 1865. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Expensify - Visit Expensify.com/1865 to get started with a FREE trial. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    39 min
  2. Prologue 2: Directing the Whirlwind

    EPISODE 2

    Prologue 2: Directing the Whirlwind

    General Ulysses S Grant finds himself caught in the middle of the struggle between Stanton and Johnson.  1865 is an Airship production. Starring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton and James Black as Ulysses S Grant. Also featuring (in order of appearance): David Charles R Bruce Elliot Chris Salazar John Tyson Blake Hackler J Michael Tatum David Coffee Aaron Roberts Created by Steven Walters and Erik Archilla Written and directed by Steven Walters Executive Producer: Lindsay Graham and Steven Walters Co-executive Producers: Erik Archilla and Robert McCollum Music by Lindsay Graham. Audio editing by Mollie Baack. Sound Design by Derek Behrens and Lindsay Graham. Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/1865. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    35 min
  3. Prologue 3: The Second Front

    EPISODE 3

    Prologue 3: The Second Front

    Listener note: this episode contains offensive racial language. Please be advised. Stanton convinces General Grant to stand as a candidate in the election of 1868 and wage war against the KKK. 1865 is an Airship production. Support this show to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more. Starring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton and James Black as Ulysses S Grant. Also featuring: David Charles R Bruce Elliot Blake Hackler Chris Salazar Jordan Cruz Josh Bangle Eric Jon Rolon Joel Ferrell John Tyson Robert McCollum J Michael Tatum Created by Steven Walters and Erik Archilla Written and directed by Steven Walters Executive Producer: Lindsay Graham and Steven Walters Co-executive Producers: Erik Archilla and Robert McCollum Music by Lindsay Graham. Audio editing by Mollie Baack. Sound Design by Derek Behrens and Lindsay Graham. To find out more about 1865, go to 1865podcast.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. And if you like this show, please support it. Become a patron at Patreon.com/1865podcast. New episodes air weekly, and look for special “Inside the Episode” interviews with the writers and producers of the series to find out more about the real history behind 1865. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    37 min
  4. The Peaceful Transfer

    EPISODE 4

    The Peaceful Transfer

    Listener note: this episode contains offensive racial language. Please be advised. In the wake of a failed assassination attempt, Edwin Stanton fights for his place at the table, as President-Elect Grant strives to keep the peace.  1865 is an Airship production. Starring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton and James Black as Ulysses S Grant. Also featuring: Chris Salazar Jason Douglas Joel Ferrel R Bruce Elliot Blake Hackler Christopher Murney Created by Steven Walters and Erik Archilla Written by Steven Walters  Directed by Steven Walters and Robert McCollum Executive Producer: Lindsay Graham and Steven Walters Co-executive Producers: Erik Archilla and Robert McCollum Consulting Producer: Jonathan Norton Music by Lindsay Graham. Audio editing by Mollie Baack. Sound Design by Derek Behrens and Lindsay Graham. To find out more about 1865, go to 1865podcast.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. Omaha Steaks - Visit omahasteaks.com keyword 1865 and order the Get Out & Grill Assortment today! Send dad more than just a gift – send him an experience he’ll love and can share with you! And don’t forget, for a limited time get 4 FREE NEW YORK STRIP BURGERS with your order. Better Help - Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/1865. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    34 min
  5. Enforcement

    EPISODE 5

    Enforcement

    President Grant pushes congress for the power to protect the Freedmen's right to vote and to help install Joseph Rainey, the first black man elected to the House. He gets help from a black militia leader named Captain Jim Williams.  1865 is an Airship production. Support this show to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more. Starring James Black as Ulysses S Grant. Also featuring: William Jackson Harper Sydney James Harcourt Francois Battiste Kelly Jenrette  Jason Douglas Christopher Murney Kurt Rhoades Dr. Raymond Christian  Charlie Campbell Matt Gray Ashley Wood Created by Steven Walters and Erik Archilla Written by Steven Walters  Directed by Steven Walters and Robert McCollum Executive Producer: Lindsay Graham and Steven Walters Co-executive Producers: Erik Archilla and Robert McCollum Consulting Producer: Jonathan Norton Music by Lindsay Graham Audio editing by Mollie Baack Sound Design by Derek Behrens and Lindsay Graham To find out more about 1865, go to 1865podcast.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. And if you like this show, please support it. Become a patron at Patreon.com/1865podcast. New episodes air weekly, and look for special “Inside the Episode” interviews with the writers and producers of the series to find out more about the real history behind 1865. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    32 min
  6. In Plain Sight

    EPISODE 6

    In Plain Sight

    In the wake of Captain Williams’ murder, President Grant sends the K Troop cavalry to investigate the crime and take on the local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan. 1865 is an Airship production. Support this show to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more. Starring James Black as Ulysses S Grant. Also featuring: Liz Mikel Sydney James Harcourt Kelly Jenrette  Kurt Rhoads Ashley Wood Jason Douglas William Jackson Harper Matt Gray Chris Salazar Dr Raymond Christian  Charlie Campbell Created by Steven Walters and Erik Archilla Written by Steven Walters  Directed by Robert McCollum and Steven Walters Executive Producer: Lindsay Graham and Steven Walters Co-executive Producers: Erik Archilla and Robert McCollum Consulting Producer: Jonathan Norton Music by Lindsay Graham Audio editing by Mollie Baack Sound Design by Derek Behrens and Lindsay Graham To find out more about 1865, go to 1865podcast.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. And if you like this show, please support it. Become a patron at Patreon.com/1865podcast. New episodes air weekly, and look for special “Inside the Episode” interviews with the writers and producers of the series to find out more about the real history behind 1865. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    32 min
  7. Justice

    EPISODE 7

    Justice

    When the situation below the Mason Dixon takes a turn for the worst, President Grant declares martial law, determined to stamp out the KKK. 1865 is an Airship production. Starring James Black as Ulysses S Grant, with a special appearance by Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin M Stanton. Also featuring: Chris Salazar Jason Douglas Ashley Wood Kelly Jenrette  Kurt Rhoads Dr. Raymond Christian  Christopher Murney Blake Hackler Charlie Campbell Robert McCollum Sydney James Harcourt Created by Steven Walters and Erik Archilla Written by Steven Walters  Directed by Steven Walters and Robert McCollum Executive Producer: Lindsay Graham and Steven Walters Co-executive Producers: Erik Archilla and Robert McCollum Consulting Producer: Jonathan Norton Sound Design by Derek Behrens and Lindsay Graham Music by Lindsay Graham To find out more about 1865, go to 1865podcast.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. New episodes air weekly, and look for special “Inside the Episode” interviews with the writers and producers of the series to find out more about the real history behind 1865. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    36 min
  8. The Enemy Within

    EPISODE 8

    The Enemy Within

    On the heels of the election of 1872, Grant launches a crusade to root out corruption. But his fight for good government is imperiled by the return of Andrew Johnson. 1865 is an Airship production. Starring James Black as Ulysses S. Grant, and featuring R. Bruce Elliot as Andrew Johnson Also featuring: Jason Douglas Matthew Gray Blake Hackler Lee George Kurt Rhoads Taylor Harris Sydney James Harcourt Christopher Murney Created by Steven Walters and Erik Archilla Written by Steven Walters  Directed by Robert McCollum Executive Producer: Lindsay Graham and Steven Walters Co-executive Producers: Erik Archilla and Robert McCollum Consulting Producer: Jonathan Norton Sound Design by Derek Behrens and Lindsay Graham Music by Lindsay Graham To find out more about 1865, go to 1865podcast.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. New episodes air weekly, and look for special “Inside the Episode” interviews with the writers and producers of the series to find out more about the real history behind 1865. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    37 min
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April 15, 1865. President Lincoln is dead and the country in turmoil. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton takes control, determined to bring the assassin to justice—but the hunt for John Wilkes Booth isn’t all that grips Stanton. Lincoln’s successor, Vice President Andrew Johnson, is likely to bend to southern interests and undo the very progress for which Lincoln died. Edwin Stanton must employ every bit of political wile he can muster to secure the future of the freed slaves, and the nation. Consumed by his conviction, Stanton will betray his friends, his honor, and the very constitution he is sworn to protect, all to steer the country towards justice. Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of 1865 ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.

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  • Channel
    Wondery
  • Creator
    Airship / Audible
  • Episodes
    63
  • Seasons
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Wondery, Inc.

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