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The Civil War Monitor

Booking Overview

This history-focused show highlights America’s Civil War through expert perspectives, making it a strong pitch for historians and scholars who can answer “big questions” clearly. Episodes are structured around a specific theme (causes, leadership relationships, soldier life), offering PR professionals a credible academic platform for subject-matter experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 40

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 168 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

terry@civilwarmonitor.com

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
University faculty or emeritus historians specializing in the Civil War era; published authors of major Civil War/Reconstruction scholarship (often with recognized awards/prizes)
Required Achievements:  
Authored influential books on the Civil War and Reconstruction, Academic appointments (professorships) or emeritus status, Awards or major scholarly recognition (e.g., Lincoln Prize)

Recent Guest Discussions

Allen C. Guelzo - Causes Behind The Outbreak Of The American Civil War

Joan Waugh - Post–civil War Relationship Between Ulysses S. Grant And Robert E. Lee; Whether Union And Confederate Leaders Got Along After The Conflict

Aaron Sheehan-Dean - Civil War Soldier Life; Troop Downtime And Hospital Navigation When Sick Or Wounded

Recent Topics

American History, Civil War, Lincoln, Reconstruction, Military History

Episodes

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The Civil War Monitor
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Wartime Nursing

October 08, 2026

Civil War Breakthroughs is a podcast that explores how the inventions, ideas, and innovations of the Civil War era defined a new kind of conflict. In our second season, The Medical Renaissance, we'll explore how modern medicine took root during the Civil War.On this episode, we're joined by Jane Schultz, a professor of English and director of Literature at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis and the author of Women at the Front: Hospital Workers in Civil War America (2004). She ...

The Evolution of Military Medicine

October 01, 2026

Civil War Breakthroughs is a podcast that explores how the inventions, ideas, and innovations of the Civil War era defined a new kind of conflict. In our second season, The Medical Renaissance, we'll explore how modern medicine took root during the Civil War.On this episode, we're joined by Lindsay Rae Smith Privette, an associate professor of history at Anderson University and author of The Surgeon’s Battle: How Medicine Won the Vicksburg Campaign and Changed the Civil War (2025). She talks ...

Introducing Civil War Breakthroughs Season 2

September 24, 2026

On the front lines, doctors fought to contain lethal disease alongside battlefield wounds. In field hospitals, volunteer nurses and a new citizen commission helped develop an improved standard of care. And on the home front, returning veterans faced the long aftermath of unseen trauma and addiction.I’m Terry Johnston, publisher and editor-in-chief of The Civil War Monitor. The Civil War is a story of courage and conflict, but it is also the story of a nation that underwent profound and lastin...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Civil War Monitor?

Its publicly listed email is terry@civilwarmonitor.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Civil War Monitor?

The publicly listed email for The Civil War Monitor: terry@civilwarmonitor.com.

How many listeners does The Civil War Monitor have?

Podseeker estimates The Civil War Monitor reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Civil War Monitor?

The Civil War Monitor typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: University faculty or emeritus historians specializing in the Civil War era; published authors of major Civil War/Reconstruction scholarship (often with recognized awards/prizes). Common among recent guests: Authored influential books on the Civil War and Reconstruction; Academic appointments (professorships) or emeritus status; Awards or major scholarly recognition (e.g., Lincoln Prize). Recent guests include Allen C. Guelzo, Joan Waugh, and Aaron Sheehan-Dean.

How hard is it to get booked on The Civil War Monitor?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Civil War Monitor cover?

Recent episodes cover American History, Civil War, Lincoln, Reconstruction, and Military History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

terry@civilwarmonitor.com

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