HL Mencken
Type: Person
As of November 2026, HL Mencken has been mentioned in one podcast episode on American History Tellers (Jul 2025). He supplies influential media framing—labeling Dayton “monkey town” and commenting on the jury’s pro-Genesis bias—reinforcing the episode’s theme of spectacle and press influence.
Journalist; essayist; cultural critic at The Baltimore Sun.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jul 2025 on American History Tellers |
| Role | Journalist; essayist; cultural critic |
| Affiliation | The Baltimore Sun (noted for Scopes Trial coverage) |
Which podcasts has HL Mencken appeared on?
HL Mencken came up; the most recent mention was Jul 2025 on American History Tellers.