Stepping back in time with the history guys

Historians Ed Ayers and Brian Balogh both say they entered the profession to have a better understanding of how the world we live in came to be. That's the driving force behind their scholarship, and the basis for their radio show. They join Midmorning to talk about the enduring lessons of American history.

Guests

• Brian Balogh: Professor in the department of history at the University of Virginia and co-host of the radio show "Backstory: With the American History Guys."
• Ed Ayers: Pesident of the University of Richmond and co-host of the radio show "Backstory: With the American History Guys."

Resources

• About Brian Balogh
• About Ed Ayers
• Backstory with the American History Guys