The Long History Short Podcast

Hoops: A History, ft. Rick Loayza

On this episode, since the NBA finals are upon us, we are doing something a little different-- talking to Rick Loayza of the Basketball History 101 Podcast. Tune in to hear about the history of the game, the growth of the NBA, and predictions about where the sport is headed.

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.

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."

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.

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 [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 [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/ [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 [https://podcasts.apple.com/bg/podcast/oswald-mosley-fascist-leader/id1537788786?i=1000629007957]