Tara Helfrich

Historian and author

New York City, New York, USA

About Tara

Tara Helfrich is a historian and author who specializes in American history, particularly the 1960s and 1970s. She has written several books on topics such as the Kent State shootings and the history of protests in the United States.

Associated Podcasts

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

Host

This Day in History

Guest

The Derek Hunter Podcast

Guest

Tea With George

Guest

Connect

Recent Appearances

April 2 Hillary in a Burqa?

Tea With George•Mar 28, 2026•1:00•guest

Brainwaves: How does a brain stay healthy?

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti•Feb 13, 2026•31:25•host

Tara Helfrich

About Tara

Associated Podcasts

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

This Day in History

The Derek Hunter Podcast

Tea With George

Connect

Recent Appearances

April 2 Hillary in a Burqa?

Brainwaves: How does a brain stay healthy?

Key Topics

Why insomnia is an American health crisis

Are we thinking about AI the wrong way?

'The biomedical research enterprise is under attack'

The Declaration of Independence

This Day in History - May 4, 2024