In Pursuit with Colleen Shogan

Colleen Shogan

Booking Overview

This is an American history and civic affairs interview show examining the nation’s political development through conversations with historians, authors, journalists, and public servants. Credible pitches include presidential historians, nationally published history authors, senior scholars, former public officials, and experts on American governance; booking is likely high-difficulty because recent guests include Pulitzer Prize winners, Yale faculty, senior institutional leaders, and former members of Congress.

Metrics

Episodes: 17

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

maggie.gourville@prx.org

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Host

Colleen Shogan - The 11th Archivist of the United States and a historian who explores American political history and civic life.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high

Typical Credentials:

Established historians, presidential scholars, authors of serious nonfiction, senior academic experts, and former public officials with specialized knowledge of American political history or governance.

Required Achievements:

Pulitzer Prize or comparable major recognition, Published books on American history or politics, Senior faculty or leadership roles at universities and historical institutions, Service in elected public office, Leadership positions in organizations focused on presidential or civic history

Recent Guest Discussions

Lois Romano - Mary Lincoln’s Childhood, Her Role As First Lady During The Civil War, And Her Life After Abraham Lincoln’s Death.

Harold Holzer - Abraham Lincoln’s Early Life, Rise Within The Republican Party, And Vision For The American Union During The Civil War.

David W. Blight - Franklin Pierce’s Political Background, Pro-southern Sympathies, And Role In The Growing National Crisis Over Slavery.

Steve Israel - Millard Fillmore’s Unexpected Presidency, Conflicting Views On Slavery, And The Compromises Preceding The Civil War.

Matthew Costello - James K. Polk’s Rise As A Dark-horse Presidential Candidate, Western Expansion, And The Political Consequences Of His Presidency.

Recent Topics

History, American History, Presidential History, Civil War, Public Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

In Pursuit with Colleen Shogan

Ulysses S. Grant Stands His Ground

October 06, 2026

In 1868, Ulysses S. Grant faced his greatest challenge since the end of the Civil War when President Andrew Johnson appointed him Acting Secretary of War. How did Johnson's actions put Grant squarely in the middle of a Constitutional crisis? Colleen Shogan talks with General Stanley A. McChrystal (ret.) about Grant's sense of duty, his commitment to the rule of law, and the controversy that led to the first presidential impeachment in American history.Read McChrystal essay on Ulysses S. Grant...

Mary Lincoln's Fiery Trial

September 22, 2026

The story of Mary Lincoln's life is often a tale of mental illness, frivolous spending habits, and a rocky marriage to husband, Abraham. But what if we have Mary all wrong? Colleen Shogan talks with author Lois Romano about Mary's difficult childhood, her tenure as First Lady during the Civil War, and her fight to reclaim her own life in widowhood. Read Lois Romano's essay on Mary Lincoln. Hosted by Colleen Shogan, Ph.D. Written and Produced by Jim Ambuske, Ph.D. Audio mixing by Curt Dahl of ...

Abraham Lincoln's Union

September 08, 2026

How did Abraham Lincoln redefine the American Union amidst the horrors of the Civil War? Colleen Shogan talks with historian Harold Holzer about Lincoln's early life, his emergence as a leader of the Republican Party, and his vision for a new birth of freedom in the United States.Harold Holzer is the Jonathan F. Fanton Director of The Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College in New York City. He is the author of numerous books on Abraham Lincoln. Read President Barack Obama's...

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