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"Uncivil" is a documentary podcast produced by Gimlet Media that reexamines the history of the American Civil War. Hosted by Jack Hitt and Chenjerai Kumanyika, the series explores the conflict and its legacy through marginalized and underrepresented perspectives. Each episode focuses on historical events or untold stories that challenge traditional narratives about the Civil War and its aftermath. The show uses a blend of storytelling, interviews, and historical analysis to engage its listeners.
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Who hosts Uncivil?
Uncivil is hosted by journalist Jack Hitt and Rutgers professor Chenjerai Kumanyika. They created the show to examine Civil War stories that are often missing from standard historical narratives. [Rutgers University](https://www.rutgers.edu/news/uncivil-podcast-rutgers-professor-explores-untold-stories-civil-war)
What part of the Civil War does Uncivil focus on?
The podcast revisits the American Civil War through marginalized and underrepresented perspectives. Its episodes examine slavery, resistance, corruption, mutiny, covert operations, and the legacy of the conflict. [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncivil/id1275078406)
What unusual subjects does Uncivil cover?
The show investigates topics including counterfeiting, resistance movements, covert operations, and even antebellum drones. These details are used to challenge the simplified version of the Civil War commonly taught in school. [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncivil/id1275078406)
Who produced Uncivil?
Uncivil was produced by Gimlet Media, with Kumanyika and Hitt as its central hosts and creators. Rutgers described the podcast in 2017 as an effort to uncover forgotten or buried Civil War stories. [Rutgers University](https://www.rutgers.edu/news/uncivil-podcast-rutgers-professor-explores-untold-stories-civil-war)
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