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Ken Burns
documentary filmmaker and historian
Ken Burns is a renowned documentary filmmaker and historian known for his in-depth explorations of American history and culture. His films have won numerous awards, including multiple Emmy Awards. Burns has also written several books and has been a vocal advocate for the importance of storytelling in understanding the past.
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GuestBlocks w/ Neal Brennan151 eps
GuestConversations with Tyler299 eps
GuestEntertainment Tonight2057 eps
GuestBloomberg Talks4210 eps
GuestGeorgia Today1067 eps
GuestThe Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show11978 eps
GuestA Bit of Optimism239 eps
HostFilmstudy - Baltimore Ravens Talk2124 eps
GuestCBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley661 eps
GuestTeam Coco1948 eps
GuestThe Daily Stoic2973 eps
GuestOn the Media2908 epsChronological feed
Recent appearances
Filmmaker Ken Burns Talks American RevolutionBloomberg TalksJul 4, 202611:25GuestWhat Ken Burns’ The American Revolution warns us about todayRapid ResponseJul 3, 202632:29GuestKen Burns and the Art of Telling the Whole StoryA Bit of OptimismApr 7, 202654:13GuestTed Danson Joins Ken Burns Thoreau DocuseriesEntertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mar 31, 20261:17HostThe American Revolution - Episode 5 - The Soul of All AmericaThe LorehoundsNov 21, 202557:11GuestThe American Revolution - Episode 1 - A Dangerous GameThe LorehoundsNov 17, 202545:21GuestTrump election case update; Opioid settlement money round 2; Ken BurnsGeorgia TodayNov 14, 202520:26GuestLongest ever federal govt. shutdown ends; More layoffs; "American Revolution" filmGeorgia TodayNov 13, 202515:39GuestYou Can Wake The Dead | Don’t Be Mad At Good PeopleThe Daily StoicDec 20, 20248:46GuestKen BurnsBlocks w/ Neal BrennanNov 28, 20241:14:51GuestKen Burns on Bringing History’s Greatest Stories Back to Life (And Why Doing So Matters)The Daily StoicNov 16, 20241:04:48GuestKen Burns on the Complications of HistoryConversations with TylerNov 16, 202252:57Guest88. Ken Burns on Heroism, Horror, and HistoryPeople I (Mostly) AdmireSep 17, 202249:45HostBrowns Camp Preview 2022Filmstudy - Baltimore Ravens TalkJul 19, 20221:23:58HostThe Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show PodcastThe Clay Travis and Buck Sexton ShowSep 21, 202137:25GuestBorder Patrol Was Not Whipping Illegal AliensThe Clay Travis and Buck Sexton ShowSep 21, 202127:55GuestEp. 460 — Ken BurnsThe Axe Files with David AxelrodSep 16, 202159:48GuestET Radio Minute for Wednesday July 29, 2020Entertainment TonightJul 29, 20201:04GuestCBS Sunday Morning, June 28, 2020CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane PauleyJun 28, 202030:58GuestRecode Decode: Ken BurnsDecoder with Nilay PatelOct 18, 20191:05:15Guest