Historian and broadcaster David Olusoga joins the Prospect Podcast to discuss political attacks on American history from the Trump administration, the challenges facing historians in the UK—and how future generations will view England’s colonial history.

Trump’s officials are threatening historical archives and looking to instil “patriotic education” in American schools. David is deeply worried about this dark turn, comparing it to totalitarianism.

Our newsfeeds are dominated by towering figures like Trump and Elon Musk—but does the “great man” theory still hold? Is history really made by millions of ordinary people? How will historians look back at this moment? And with UK universities under pressure, he discusses why the humanities are still vital.

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