. >> host: i want to thank someone, doctor cynthia quinn yaris is an associate editor of the journal of american history for helping me prepare for today's interview. i have one last question do you love doing history traffic absolutely. i have my dream job. i love researching and most days i also love writing. >> host: and you did it very, very well. congratulations. a major, major scholarly achievement. >> guest: thank you so much. a wonderful conversation. >> host: take you for being here. >> television has changed since c-span began 41 years ago but our mission continues to provide an unfiltered view of government. already this year we brought your primary election coverage, the presidential impeachment process, and now the federal response to the coronavirus. you can watch policies and public affairs programming on television, online or listen on our free radio out and be part of the national conversation through c-span's daily "washington journal" program or through our social media feed. c-span, created by private industry, america's cable television company, a public service