About this episode
As House leaders begin drafting articles of impeachment, examples from the Nixon and Clinton eras abound. This week, On the Media rewinds to the 19th century — and the turbulent impeachment of Andrew Johnson. Plus, what a debate between two right-wing intellectuals means for the future of conservatism. 1. Brenda Wineapple, author of The Impeachers , on the acrimonious trial of Andrew Johnson. Listen . 2. Matthew Sitman [ @MatthewSitman ], co-host of the Know Your Enemy podcast , on the rise of illiberalism among the conservative intelligentsia. Listen . Music: It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas by Black Dyke Band Gormenghast by John Zorn Passing Time by John Renbourn Prelude of Light by John Zorn Psalom by Kronos Quartet Purple Haze by Kronos Quartet On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today ( https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm ). Follow our show on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.