Historian. Author. Professor. Budding Curmudgeon. I study the contrast between image and reality in America, especially in politics.

Landed big planes on boats, played E-Ring Ding Dong Ditch. USNA'90, Georgetown MSB'13. Proud husband of Dr. Debbie and swim dad of Dash-1 (JMU'22) & Dash-2 (Drexel'27)

Retired musician who loves books and musical theatre.

The place for in-depth analysis, political commentary and diverse perspectives to #UnderstandMore.

official Bluesky account (check username👆)

Bugs, feature requests, feedback: support@bsky.app

Marilyn Bradbard

Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR)

"Herbal" Carmen

Monica Maddern

Wendy Gordon

MSNBC

Bluesky