Sean Wilentz Subscribe iTunes YouTube icon View By Chapter CH. 1 : Debating American History Why should we engage in the careful and reflective study of American history? Princeton historian Sean Wilentz discusses. 00:15 - 35:30 CH. 2 : The 1619 Project Wilentz highlights the limitations of the New York Times‘ “1619 Project,” which argues that slavery was foundational to US history. 35:30 - 1:04:49 Download an Audio Podcast