The Lost Cause Lie: Ann Bausum

We discuss the foundational lies of the Lost Cause, the organic nature of more recent lies, and the constant vigilance necessary to defend democracy. Ann's civic action toolkit recommendations are: 1) Pay attention to what your (or your children's) textbooks are saying 2) Speak up if there is a historical site near you that is being erased Ann Bausum is an award-winning historian and the author of White Lies: How the South Lost the Civil War, Then Rewrote History. Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: Discover new ways to : Follow Mila on X: Follow Ann on Facebook: Read White Lies : Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful . Early episodes for Patreon supporters: Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Ann Bausum Executive Producer: Zack Travis Executive Editor: Mila Atmos

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The Lost Cause Lie: Ann Bausum is an episode from Future Hindsight by Mila Atmos.

This episode is 43:30 long.

This episode was published on Apr 9, 2026.

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