Historian Allan Lichtman's MOST Consequential Stories of 2025

Historian Allan Lichtman breaks down the MOST consequential stories of 2025 — the events that reshaped American democracy, global politics, and the lives of everyday people in ways that will echo for decades.

From the tariff war and global trade breakdown, the war in Ukraine dragging on, and rising tensions with Venezuela, to the ICE crackdown, National Guard deployments, the Epstein files, and the dismantling of federal agencies, this year delivered unprecedented political and historical upheaval.

In this year-end special, Lichtman ranks the top 11 stories of 2025, explaining why each one matters, how they connect, and what history tells us about where the country — and the world — may be heading next. Drawing on decades of historical analysis, this episode cuts through spin and headlines to focus on long-term consequences, not short-term outrage.

Whether you follow U.S. politics, global affairs, or the health of democracy itself, this is a must-watch breakdown of the moments that defined 2025.

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