# Bonus: “Messy Tales,” an Excerpt from the Prof’s book, Been There, Done That

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Podcast: [History That Doesn't Suck](https://stenobird.com/podcast/history-that-doesn-t-suck-528206)
Published: 2026-05-04T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Been There, Done That: How Our History Shows What We Can Overcome, Prof. Jackson’s new book publishing June 16th, takes us on a chronological journey—from the very start of the republic in 1789, through the end of the nineteenth century—while telling stories not heard in the podcast, tales that engage such topics as political violence, fake news, and contested elections. Pre-order a copy ⁠ HERE ⁠ or come see him on ON TOUR.

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