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The Blueprint: Washington’s Farewell Address and His Advice for Every American [Preview]
In 1796, George Washington decided to retire after decades of public service, but he was worried for his nation’s future. This episode explores his F…
5 years, 4 months ago
What Happens if the President is Incapacitated?
President Trump’s COVID diagnosis raises questions about what happens when the president is incapacitated. Jane Hampton Cook and our host Richard Lim…
5 years, 4 months ago
The History of Presidential Elections with Jarrett Stepman
In the middle of a heated presidential election, historian Jarrett Stepman explains what lessons history has to offer about the electoral college, ru…
5 years, 5 months ago
America’s Suffragists: 100 Years Later with Jane Hampton Cook
100 years after the 19th amendment, Jane Hampton Cook’s book Resilience on Parade recounts the long struggle to secure women the right to vote nation…
5 years, 6 months ago
Dwight D. Eisenhower's Legacy with Merrill Eisenhower Atwater
The grandson of the 34th president, Merrill Eisenhower Atwater continues his family’s tradition of public service as CEO of People to People Internat…
5 years, 6 months ago
Cold War | Dwight D. Eisenhower: On the Edge of Armageddon Part 2
Some remember Dwight D. Eisenhower’s presidency as a time of peace and prosperity, but in reality, it was an era of constant global crises. This epis…
5 years, 7 months ago
Cold War | Dwight D. Eisenhower: On the Edge of Armageddon Part 1
Few men entered the presidency as prepared as Dwight D. Eisenhower, but the Cold War required exquisite statesmanship. This episode explores Eisenhow…
5 years, 10 months ago
Presidents, Pandemics, and Prophets
Our host Richard and Joey Brown discuss the smallpox pandemic during the American Revolution and the Spanish Flu and the lessons those events have to…
5 years, 10 months ago
Cold War | Harry S. Truman: The Power of the Universe Part 2
Harry S. Truman, a former haberdasher from Missouri, presided over the final victory in World War II, but a new conflict emerged: the Cold War. This …
6 years ago
State of the Podcast + Kickstarter Project
Richard and Michael answer questions from listeners including the origin story of the podcast and what goes into making an episode. They also announc…
6 years ago