description The Last Archive Overview
"The Last Archive" is a narrative history podcast hosted by Harvard historian Jill Lepore. Produced by Pushkin Industries and launched in 2020, the show investigates the history of truth, evidence, and knowledge in the United States. The first season focuses on the decline of public trust in facts and expertise during the 20th century. Lepore uses archival recordings and interviews to trace how changes in technology, law, and media have shaped modern understandings of truth.
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What is The Last Archive about?
The podcast examines the history of truth, evidence, and knowledge in the United States. Its historical investigations ask how people decide what counts as reliable knowledge and why public trust changes over time. [Pushkin Industries](https://www.pushkin.fm/seasons/season-1-24)
Who hosts the original season of The Last Archive?
The first seasons were hosted by Harvard historian and New Yorker staff writer Jill Lepore. Pushkin lists Season 1 as beginning on October 22, 2020. [Pushkin Industries](https://www.pushkin.fm/seasons/season-1-24)
Is Jill Lepore still the host of every Last Archive season?
No. Pushkin's current season information identifies Ben Naddaff-Hafrey as host of Season 4, while Jill Lepore hosts the earlier seasons. The change means the catalog description accurately describes the original format but not every later season. [The Last Archive](https://www.thelastarchive.com/)
Where can I listen to The Last Archive?
The podcast is distributed through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, RSS, and other podcast applications. Pushkin also offers ad-free versions and bonus material through its membership service. [Pushkin Industries](https://www.pushkin.fm/seasons/season-1-24)
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