EP 101: Author Erik Larson On the Origins of the Civil War and America Today

We speak with the award-winning, historical author Erik Larson about his new book, "The Demon of Unrest,” focused on the months leading up to the American Civil War.

We discuss how the book delves into the origins of the war, whether anything could have been done to prevent it, the crises over electoral vote certification and inauguration, and the striking parallels to January 6, 2021. We discuss the similarities between that era and today, given the modern concerns of a new civil war, and the lessons from that time. Erik also shares his insights on the role of individuals like Abraham Lincoln, authors and activists in shaping history.

We also explore Erik's meticulous research and writing process, as well as the origins of his acclaimed book, "Devil in the White City." Join us for a fascinating conversation that bridges past and present, revealing the threads that connect historical events to our current era.

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Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.

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