Its episodes have outlined the history of modern political debates, civil rights issues, and domestic and international policy.

[2] The podcast focuses on the relationship between the latest news and historical events - "go[ing] back in time to understand the present."

Its sound design incorporates discussion between the two hosts, as well as interviews with historians and audio clips from historical newscasts and recordings.

[3] The show also aims to tell the histories of underrepresented and forgotten people in the United States, often airing stories about racial and religious minorities.

[4] It gained notability in 2020 and 2021 with episodes that addressed the history of policing in America, the development of the N-95 mask, the establishment of the electoral college, and the rise of the modern white power movement.