Stephen Schlesinger
Historian, author, and foreign policy analyst from the Schlesinger family who served as an advisor in Democratic circles and wrote on the founding of the United Nations and American liberalism.
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Jan 6, 2026 • 42min
An American Coup in Guatemala
In this captivating discussion, historian Stephen Schlesinger, co-author of *Bitter Fruit*, delves into the 1954 U.S.-backed coup in Guatemala. He reveals how United Fruit's immense influence led to President Jacobo Arbenz's land reforms becoming framed as a communist threat. The conversation highlights the exploitative conditions on United Fruit plantations and examines the Dulles brothers' conflicts of interest driving U.S. policy. Schlesinger also discusses the long-term consequences of the coup, including the civil war that followed and the clash between American actions and professed Christian values.
Feb 6, 2026 • 49min
Catching More Than Passes From Bobby: Stephen Schlesinger on what RFK Can Still Teach America
Stephen Schlesinger, historian and foreign policy analyst from the Schlesinger family, shares personal memories of the Kennedys and his long view of American division. He discusses recurring national fractures and whether elections still resolve crises. He recalls Bobby Kennedy’s vulnerability, toughness at Hickory Hill, and the Kennedys’ blend of charisma, media skill, and internationalism.
