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In the season finale, Grant’s decision to testify for Orville Babcock has disastrous consequences for the Freedmen.

In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, co-executive producer Robert McCollum interviews the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast.

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In this season finale, Grant’s decision to testify for Orville Babcock has disastrous consequences for the Freedmen.

Starring James Black as Ulysses S Grant and featuring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton and William Jackson Harper as John Mercer Langston.

Also featuring:

Jason Douglas

Matthew Gray

Christopher Murney

Kurt Rhoads

Sydney James Harcourt

Blake Hackler

Kelly Jenrette

Randy Perrine

Christopher Salazar

Created by Steven Walters and Erik Archilla

Written by Jonathan Norton, Erik Archilla and Steven Walters 

Directed by Steven Walters

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

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In Episode 9, Grant’s presidency is imperiled when his newly appointed special prosecutor launches an investigation into Grant’s right-hand man, Orville Babcock. 

In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, co-executive producer Robert McCollum interviews the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast with special guest Dr. Greg Jackson.

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Grant’s presidency is imperiled when his newly appointed special prosecutor launches an investigation into Grant’s right-hand man, Orville Babcock. 

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Starring James Black as Ulysses S Grant

Also featuring:

Sydney James Harcourt

Doug Jackson

Jason Douglas

Matthew Gray

Blake Hackler

Kurt Rhoads

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

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In Episode 8, Grant launches a crusade to root out corruption. But his fight for good government is imperiled by the return of Andrew Johnson.

In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, co-executive producer Robert McCollum interviews the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast. 

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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.

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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

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At the end of episode seven, President Ulysses S. Grant declares martial law and wages war against the Ku Klux Klan, a decision that sets the table for the upcoming presidential election. Coming up in episode eight, the story jumps forward in time past the election of 1872.

But there is some important history in between. This week, we’re again going to fill in those gaps with an episode from the podcast American Elections: Wicked Game. Hosted by 1865 executive producer Lindsay Graham, it’s an in-depth look at all 59 U.S. presidential elections. 

In 1872, the Reform Republicans, properly known as the Liberal Republicans, turned on President Grant, abandoned the Republican Party and united with the Democrats. To defeat Grant at the ballot box, the Democrats nominated a New York newspaperman, a Republican named Horace Greeley. Like he had done in 1868, Grant took his cues from George Washington and stayed silent during the contest. But Horace Greeley launched an aggressive campaign, attacking Grant's policies, assailing his character and accusing him of corruption. Once again, the election was a referendum on Reconstruction: would the American people stand by the Hero of Appomatox? Or would they vote to turn back the clock on social progress?  

Please enjoy Episode 22 from the podcast American Elections: Wicked Game: 1872, Greeley vs Grant: Progress Under Siege.

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In Episode 7, when the situation below the Mason Dixon takes a turn for the worst, President Grant declares martial law, determined to stamp out the KKK.

In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, co-executive producer Robert McCollum interviews the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast.

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When the situation below the Mason Dixon takes a turn for the worst, President Grant declares martial law, determined to stamp out the KKK.

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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

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In Episode 6, after 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.

In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear co-executive producer Robert McCollum interview the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast. With special guest Dr. Raymond Christian.

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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.

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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

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In Episode 5, 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. Grant gets help from a black militia leader named Captain Jim Williams. 

In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear co-executive producer Robert McCollum interview creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast, with special guest Dr Raymond Christian.

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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. 

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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

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In Episode 4, Edwin Stanton fights for his place at the table, as President Grant strives to keep the peace. 

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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. 

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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.

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At the end of episode three, Ulysses S. Grant decided to run as the Republican nominee for president in the 1868 election. Coming up in episode four, Grant is inaugurated.

But there is some important history in between. This week, we’re going to fill in those gaps with an episode from another podcast. Hosted by executive producer Lindsay Graham, American Elections: Wicked Game is an in-depth look at all 59 U.S. presidential elections. 

In 1868, while Andrew Johnson went on an early and norm-breaking campaign tour to promote his reelection, he was not ultimately chosen to lead the Democratic ticket. Instead, it was Horatio Seymour of New York that went head-to-head with Grant.

But the battle lines were the same: was the country to remain a “white man’s government,” as Seymour promised it would, or could Grant take back the reins of Reconstruction, and lead a broken nation to healing through equity?

Please enjoy Episode 21 from the podcast American Elections: Wicked Game: 1868, Seymour vs Grant: The Rise of the General.

1865 returns with episode four next week.

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In the last of our three prologue episodes, Stanton sets out to convince Grant to stand as a candidate in the upcoming 1868 election.

In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear co-executive producer Robert McCollum interview the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast.

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Stanton convinces General Grant to stand as a candidate in the election of 1868 and wage war against the KKK.

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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.

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In the second of our three prologue episodes, we meet General Grant, who finds himself ensnared in the political battle between Stanton and Johnson.

In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear co-executive producer Robert McCollum interview the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast.

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General Ulysses S Grant finds himself caught in the middle of the struggle between Stanton and Johnson. 

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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.

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In the first of our three prologue episodes, we flashback to the events leading up to President Andrew Johnson’s impeachment, starting with a famous dinner between Edwin Stanton and Charles Dickens. 

In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear co-executive producer Robert McCollum interview the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast.

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Edwin Stanton sits down with a famous scribe to tell the story of the events that led to Johnson’s impeachment. 

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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.

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Secretary of War Edwin Stanton returns in Season Two, still fighting to carry forward President Lincoln’s legacy. To finish the job of Reconstruction, Stanton joins with newly elected President Ulysses S. Grant to fight a political battle in Washington and win a war against a menacing threat wreaking havoc all across the South: the Ku Klux Klan. 

Heavily researched, this historical political thriller podcast is an audio drama that explores America’s darkest hours. You will be astonished—and all of it is based on true events.

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In Episode 1, we learn President Lincoln is mortally wounded and the nation is under attack. Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton takes control and tries to protect Vice President Andrew Johnson.

In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear director and co-producer Robert McCollum interview the writers and co-producers Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast.

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President Lincoln is mortally wounded. The nation is under attack. Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton takes control and tries to protect Vice President Andrew Johnson.

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Starring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton.

Also featuring (in order of appearance):

Lindsay Graham (Abraham Lincoln)

Pam Dougherty (Actress 1)

Matthew Gray (Harry Hark)

Didi Archilla (Actress 2)

Montgomery Sutton (John Wilkes Booth)

Ian Ferguson (Major Thomas Eckert)

Taylor Harris (Soldier)

J. Michael Tatum (Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles)

Reed Birney (Senator John P. Hale)

Jessica Renee Russell (Lucy Hale)

Aaron Roberts (Marshal James McPhail)

R. Bruce Elliott (Vice President Andrew Johnson)

David Coffee (Doctor)

Created by Steven Walters and Erik Archilla

Written and directed by Steven Walters

Executive Producer: Lindsay Graham

Co-executive Producers: Erik Archilla, Robert McCollum and Steven Walters

Music and Sound Design by Lindsay Graham

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