Christopher Nichols
Wayne Woodrow Hayes Chair in National Security Studies and Professor of History at The Ohio State University who provides historical analysis on decision-making, teaching, and the survey's findings.
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Jan 16, 2026 • 1h 1min
On the Best and Worst U.S. Foreign Policy Decisions
In this engaging discussion, James M. Lindsay, a leader in U.S. Foreign Policy research, and Mary L. Dudziak, a legal expert on civil rights, delve into the best and worst U.S. foreign policy decisions. They analyze why the Marshall Plan is hailed as a top decision while the 2003 Iraq invasion is criticized as a major blunder. Christopher M. Nichols adds historical insights, revealing surprises from a recent survey of historians. The panel also discusses the implications of civil rights on foreign relations and the influence of misleading intelligence on poor decisions.
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Mar 13, 2025 • 48min
President Eisenhower: War on Soviets & Segregation
In this engaging discussion, Christopher Nichols, a history professor at The Ohio State University specializing in Eisenhower, explores the complexities of Dwight D. Eisenhower's presidency. They delve into the intertwining of the Cold War and the civil rights movement, examining Eisenhower's moral stance on nuclear warfare and segregation. The conversation highlights pivotal events like the Brown v. Board of Education ruling and his alarming farewell address about the military-industrial complex, revealing a leader grappling with both foreign and domestic challenges.
