Lincoln Log Podcast
1) Lincoln’s Ghost: Brad Ricca on Houdini, Spiritualism, and the Presidency
In this episode we sit down with award-winning author Brad Ricca to discuss his new book, Lincoln’s Ghost: Houdini’s War on Spiritualism and the Dark Conspiracy Against the American Presidency. Ricca ...Show More
2) Jon White and William Griffing on Rare First-Hand Accounts of Lincoln
In this special live-recorded episode of the Lincoln Log Podcast, host Joshua Claybourn moderates a fascinating discussion from the 2025 Abraham Lincoln Association Symposium with two distinguished gu...Show More
3) Who Was Nancy Hanks Lincoln? Joshua Claybourn Explores Her Legacy
Join historian Joshua Claybourn as he delves into the life and legacy of Nancy Hanks Lincoln, mother of Abraham Lincoln. Discover her impact on the 16th president, her life in Indiana, and her endurin...Show More
4) Nigel Hamilton Previews His ALA Presentation (024)
Acclaimed historian Nigel Hamilton previews his 2024 keynote presentation at the Abraham Lincoln Association's 215th Birthday Banquet in Springfield, Illinois.
5) Jon White on his New Children's Book
Prolific Lincoln author Jonathan White discusses his engaging and compelling new children's book titled My Day with Abe Lincoln.
6) Nathan Raab on the Hunt for History (022)
Nathan Raab, a renowned expert in historical documents and a prominent figure in the world of Americana collectibles, delves into the fascinating realm of Abraham Lincoln's manuscripts, offering uniqu...Show More
7) Jon White on the Riveting Story of Appleton Oaksmith (021)
Prolific Lincoln scholar Jonathan W. White discusses his most recent book about Appleton Oaksmith, a swashbuckling sea captain whose life intersected with some of the most important 19th century momen...Show More
8) David Kent on Lincoln's Approach to Science and Technology (020)
Author David Kent discusses his scholarship concerning Abraham Lincoln's approach to science and technology.
9) Jon White on Lincoln and Black Visitors to the White House (019)
Prolific Lincoln scholar Jonathan W. White discusses two of his recent books about the forgotten story of how President Lincoln welcomed African Americans to his White House during America’s most divi...Show More
10) Steven Smith on Lincoln's Political Philosophy
Steven Smith, Professor of Political Science and Philosophy at Yale, discusses Lincoln's political philosophy.