Conversations with History

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Pulitzer Prize winning historian Eric Foner for a discussion of his book, "The Fiery Trial."

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Columbia law professor Philip C. Bobbitt for a discussion of his new book on Machiavelli, "The Garments of Court and Palace."

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcome Indian Parliamentarian Shashi Tharoor for a discussion of India's role in world affairs. Tharoor discusses his journey from international civil servant to Indian politician.

In this in-depth discussion with current Secretary of Defense James Mattis, the retired Marine Corps General talks about his upbringing, the discipline required to be a Marine, the importance of reading from history, and much more in this wide-ranging overview of his career.

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Harvard historian Niall Ferguson for a discussion of his new book, "The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World."

On this edition of Conversations with History, UC Berkeley's Harry Kreisler talks with renowned political scientist Kenneth N. Waltz, about theory, international politics, and the U.S. role in world affairs.

In this hour long streaming video interview, Conversations with History host Harry Kreisler interviews author and radio personality Studs Terkel.

Political scientist Robert Pape identifies the main causes that lead to terrorism, in this informative streaming video discussion hosted by Conversations with History host Harry Kreisler.

Georgetown University Professor John L. Esposito talks with UC Berkeley's Harry Kreisler about the complex forces shaping Islam and its relationship with the West.

Psychologist Paul Ekman joins Harry Kreisler to talk about his scientific work on the human face. They discuss what is now known about the role of the face in human emotions and the implications of these insights for human communication, self understanding and national security.