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American History Hotline

American History Hotline

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Bob Crawford searches for the best historians and experts to answer listener questions about American history — from the Revolutionary War to rock & roll feuds. Got a question? Send it to AmericanHistoryHotline@gmail.com.

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  • Can the Great Depression Happen Again?

    Can the Great Depression Happen Again?
    Jul 9 2025

    The Roaring Twenties was a period of tremendous financial growth in America — punctuated by a stock market crash and the highest poverty and unemployment the nation has ever seen. The question is, can this happen again?

    Looking back, we explore what was happening in the country during the boom years that led to the bust years.

    GUEST: Gabriel Mathy, associate professor of economics at American University. His area of expertise is macroeconomics of the Great Depression.

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    35 mins
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