In Pursuit with Colleen Shogan

0:00Have you ever had the urge to sneak behind the cordoned-off areas of a museum? Or roam the halls after closing time? The Smithsonian's flagship podcast, Side Door, will sneak you behind the scenes of the world's largest museum and research complex. Come learn about the ghosts that supposedly walk the museum halls after dark. How a train robbery gave rise to criminal forensics, why leeches are actually the coolest thing ever, and how to get away with murder in the Arctic? Maybe. You'll discover stories of history, science, art, and culture you won't find in a display case. You can listen to Side Door wherever you get your podcasts, or find us online at si.edu-sidedoor. We call it the American Experiment, and over the last 250 years, we've learned a lot about what's worked and what hasn't. From George Washington's willingness to give up power, to marry Lincoln's fight for

1:02her own independence, Americans have aspired to the highest ideals, and sometimes fall in short of them. So what can we learn from American's quest to form a more perfect union? I'm Colleen Shogun, the 11th Archivist of the United States, and this is in pursuit, a podcast exploring lessons from America's past to rate the history of America's future. This season, I'm joined by leading historians, authors, and public servants as we examine the challenges, decisions, and defining moments faced by America's presidents and first ladies. Join us as we uncover the stories that shape the nation and the lessons that still matter today. American pursuit with Colleen Shogun, premiering April 7th wherever you get your podcasts. Brought to you by PRX.