Episode 4: Robert Wiebe, "The Search for Order," 1967

Comps List Radio · Mar 4, 2026 · 1h 10m · transcript

This episode explores the influential work of Wiebe on the Progressive Era, analyzing the rise of the bureaucratic state, regional identities, and the role of young professionals in shaping American history from 1877 to 1920. We discuss the book's insights, style, and its relevance to understanding American political and social transformations.