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Jon Meacham

Appearances: 2Shows: 2Latest: Jan 15, 2026

Latest appearance: Jan 15, 2026 on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert →

Jon Meacham is a writer and historian known for his work on American politics and presidential biographies. He is the author of several books, including "American Lion," a Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of Andrew Jackson.

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The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (1)
"We're In A Moral Crisis" - Jon Meacham On America's Fragile Democratic Experiment
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"We're In A Moral Crisis" - Jon Meacham On America's Fragile Democratic Experiment
Jon Meacham discusses American Struggle: Democracy, Dissent, and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union and describes the country as facing a moral and democratic crisis. He reflects on American history, political division, and the civic responsibilities required to sustain democracy.
The Daily Show (1)

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