It Was Said

Written and narrated by Pulitzer-Prize winning historian and author, Jon Meacham, It Was Said explores some of America’s most impactful, timeless and relevant speeches.

It Was Said, the 2021 Webby Award winner for Best Podcast Series, takes a look back on some of the most powerful and timeless speeches in history. Written and narrated by Pulitzer Prize winning and best-selling historian Jon Meacham, this documentary podcast takes you through generation-defining speeches. Meacham, along with top historians, authors and journalists, offers expert insight and analysis into the origins, the orator, and the context of the times each speech was given, and reflect on why it’s important to never forget them. It Was Said is an Audacy original in association with The HISTORY® Channel.

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