This American President
303 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 582 ratingsThis American President delves into the lives and legacies of U.S. presidents through long form stories and interviews. It will challenge the way you look at American history. Hosted by Richard Lim and produced by Michael Neal. Art by NipRogers.com.
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What Did Abraham Lincoln Believe? with Allen Guelzo
April 23, 2024 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBAbraham Lincoln once described democracy as "government of the people, by the people, for the people," but what exactly did that mean? In this episode, renowned Lincoln scholar Allen Guelzo explains our 16th president's vision for America. OUR ANCIENT FAITH: LINCOLN, DEMOCRACY, AND THE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT https://www.amazon.com/Our-Ancient-Faith-Democracy-Experiment/dp/0593534441/ JOIN PREMIUM Listen ad-free for only $5/month at www.bit.ly/TAPpremium FOLLOW US www.linktr.ee/thisamericanpres...
The Presidents of the Roaring Twenties Part 2 | The Triumph and Tragedy of Warren G. Harding
April 08, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBFew presidents have been as mocked and vilified as Warren G. Harding, but few have examined the difficult circumstances he faced upon entering office -- an economic depression, social unrest, and violent extremism. During the 1920 election, Harding had pledged to address these problems and lead America into an era of "normalcy." In this episode, we examine how successful was in fulfilling that promise. JOIN PREMIUM Listen ad-free for only $5/month at www.bit.ly/TAPpremium FOLLOW US www.link...
Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Most Controversial President of All Time? with David T. Beito
March 19, 2024 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBFranklin Roosevelt, the only president to serve more than two terms, is one of the most popular and beloved leaders in American history. At the same time, he is also one of the most hated. Critics often point to what they consider to be his many violations of Americans' civil liberties. In this episode, we interview David Beito about some of FDR's most controversial decisions. THE NEW DEAL’S WAR ON THE BILL OF RIGHTS: THE UNTOLD STORY OF FDR’S CONCENTRATION CAMPS, CENSORSHIP, AND MASS SURVEI...
The Presidential Express: The History of Trains in American Politics, with Edward Segal
March 05, 2024 11:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBThere are few things more nostalgic than a train. Politicians know this all too well, so it's no surprise that trains have played a prominent role in American political campaigns. In this episode, Edward Segal explains how presidents have used trains to connect with the American people. WHISTLE-STOP POLITICS: CAMPAIGN TRAINS AND THE REPORTERS WHO COVERED THEM https://www.amazon.com/Whistle-Stop-Politics-Campaign-Reporters-Covered-ebook/dp/B0CDJV4XTV JOIN PREMIUM Listen ad-free for only $5/m...
Why America Could Have a Presidential Succession Crisis, with Roy E. Brownell II
February 20, 2024 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBAmerica has an unmatched record when it comes to the peaceful transfer of power. According to legal scholar Roy E. Brownell II, however, our country is not that far off from a presidential succession crisis. In this episode, Mr. Brownell covers the history of presidential succession and the flaws in the current system. HOW TO AVOID A PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION NIGHTMARE https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-avoid-a-presidential-succession-nightmare-9cb9610d JOIN PREMIUM Listen ad-free for only $5...
Who Was the Real Ulysses S. Grant? with John Reeves
February 06, 2024 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBTo his critics, he was a drunkard and a butcher who failed his way upward in life. To his admirers, he was nothing less than the savior of the nation. Few presidents have had their reputation fluctuate so dramatically as Ulysses S. Grant. In this episode, we interview author John Reeves to find out who the real Ulysses Grant was. SOLDIER OF DESTINY: SLAVERY, SECESSION, AND THE REDEMPTION OF ULYSSES S. GRANT https://www.amazon.com/Soldier-Destiny-Slavery-Secession-Redemption/dp/1639365273 JO...
The Presidents of the Roaring Twenties Part 1 | The Rise of Warren G. Harding
January 22, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBIn 1920, Warren G. Harding was elected president in one of the greatest landslides in American history. His margin of victory* over his opponent James Cox exceeded those of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, and Barack Obama. In this episode, we explore how this former newspaperman rose to become a popular figure and the 29th president of the United States. JOIN PREMIUM Listen ad-free for only $5/month at www.bit.ly/TAPpremium FOLLOW US www.linktr.e...
Theodore Roosevelt: America's First Modern President, with Michael Patrick Cullinane
January 16, 2024 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBTheodore Roosevelt is often described as America's first modern president, setting a standard by which future presidents would be judged. In this episode, we interview historian Michael Patrick Cullinane about how Roosevelt transformed both the nation and its highest office. REMEMBERING THEODORE ROOSEVELT: REMINISCENCES OF HIS CONTEMPORARIES https://www.amazon.com/Remembering-Theodore-Roosevelt-Reminiscences-Contemporaries/dp/3030692957 JOIN PREMIUM Listen ad-free for only $5/month at www.b...
History of the Papacy Preview: The Septuagint with Steve Guerra and Garry Stevens
January 12, 2024 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBOriginal Title: The Septuagint – It Really is Greek to MeOriginal Release Date: 6/30/2023Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/S74PWXbhjWZ Description: The Septuagint is the most important translations you’ve never heard of. In this episode of the 10th Anniversary of the History of the Papacy series, Steve Guerra and his special guest Garry Stevens lay out the basics of the Septuagint translation of the Old Testament. They talk about the issues of translation and the process of tra...
Rediscovering Jimmy Carter, with Jonathan Alter
January 08, 2024 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBJimmy Carter has lived a remarkable life. He was on his way to becoming a Navy admiral, but instead became a peanut farmer. He had one of the unlikeliest rises to the presidency, but saw his popularity plummet and was voted out of office in a landslide. He then had one of the most active retirements in American presidential history. In this episode, we interview Jonathan Alter about the surprising life story of America's longest-lived chief executive. HIS VERY BEST: JIMMY CARTER, A LIFE http...
How Ulysses S. Grant Destroyed the Ku Klux Klan, with Fergus M. Bordewich
December 18, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBUlysses S. Grant is famous as the victorious general of the Civil War, but as president, he successfully waged another war -- one to defeat the infamous Ku Klux Klan. In this episode, we interview Fergus M. Bordewich about this forgotten chapter in American history. KLAN WAR: ULYSSES S. GRANT AND THE BATTLE TO SAVE RECONSTRUCTION https://www.amazon.com/Klan-War-Ulysses-Battle-Reconstruction/dp/0593317815 JOIN PREMIUM Listen ad-free for only $5/month at www.bit.ly/TAPpremium FOLLOW US www.lin...
The Progressive Presidents Part 5 | Roosevelt, Wilson, and the Legacy of the Progressive Movement
December 04, 2023 14:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBWhen Woodrow Wilson left office in 1921, the first era of American progressivism came to an end. By then, however, he and former President Theodore Roosevelt had forever altered the course of American history. They had transformed the federal government and America's role in the world. In this episode, we examine their legacies and how they impact our nation today. JOIN PREMIUM Listen ad-free for only $5/month at www.bit.ly/TAPpremium FOLLOW US www.linktr.ee/thisamericanpresident Facebook: ...
What JFK Would Have Done in Vietnam Had He Survived, with Marc J. Selverstone
November 28, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBIt's one of the great what-ifs in American history: had President John F. Kennedy not been assassinated, would he have escalated involvement in Vietnam in the same way his successor Lyndon Johnson did? Some say yes, while others say that JFK would have pulled out, sparing the nation the trauma of the war. In this episode, we interview Marc J. Selverstone about this fascinating question. THE KENNEDY WITHDRAWAL: CAMELOT AND THE AMERICAN COMMITMENT TO VIETNAM https://www.amazon.com/Kennedy-With...
The Kennedy Assassination: 60 Years Later
November 22, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBToday is the 60th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. To commemorate this pivotal event in American history, we are releasing this excerpt from our episode "The Price of Ambition Part 3 | John F. Kennedy". Follow Website: thisamericanpresident.com Twitter: twitter.com/ThisAmerPres Facebook: facebook.com/ThisAmerPres Support Patreon: patreon.com/thisamericanpresident Paypal: paypal.me/thisamerpres Credits Produced by Richard Lim and Michael Neal Art by Nip Rogers: N...
America's Forgotten Civil Rights President: Benjamin Justesen on William McKinley
November 07, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBFew Americans know much about William McKinley, but one could argue he did more for civil rights than almost all of his predecessors. In this episode, we interview Benjamin R. Justesen about the 25th president's forgotten crusade for racial equality. FORGOTTEN LEGACY: WILLIAM MCKINLEY, GEORGE HENRY WHITE, AND THE STRUGGLE FOR BLACK EQUALITY https://www.amazon.com/Forgotten-Legacy-McKinley-Struggle-Equality/dp/0807173851 JOIN PREMIUM Listen ad-free for only $5/month at www.bit.ly/TAPpremium F...
Key Battles of American History: After the War - World War II Leaders Preview
October 24, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBSHOW NOTES: In this episode of Key Battles of American History, host James Early and Sean follow a long-established Key Battles tradition by giving brief overviews of the postwar lives and careers of the major leaders, Axis and Allies, discussed in the series. Subscribe to Key Battles of American History! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3nCfZZy Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3nIwO5c Listen to more episodes of Key Battles of American History! The Longest Day: D-Day and the Normandy Campaign: ht...
How George Washington Saved America with Bret Baier
October 17, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBWe tend to see events like the founding of America as inevitable, but as Bret Baier observes, it was anything but. It took a great deal of blood and treasure and even a little bit of luck to establish the United States. No less important was the wisdom, character, and leadership of George Washington. In this episode, we interview Mr. Baier about his new book, To Rescue the Constitution, and learn how Washington literally saved America from collapse. TO RESCUE THE CONSTITUTION: GEORGE WASHIN...
What We Get Wrong About Richard Nixon With Paul Carter
October 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBAmerican schoolchildren learn one thing about Richard Nixon: that he's the only U.S. president in history to resign. He's been portrayed in countless books, movies, and documentaries as the most disturbed, paranoid, and corrupt president of all time. Paul Carter, however, says that we've gotten Nixon all wrong. In this episode, we interview Mr. Carter about his new book, Richard Nixon: California's Native Son, where he reveals a side of our 37th president that we've never seen before. RICHA...
The Best of the Eyewitness History Podcast with Josh Cohen
October 03, 2023 13:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this special compilation episode, Josh Cohen of Eyewitness History shares his favorite interview moments and stories from people who witnessed some of history’s most extraordinary events. First up, revisit his conversation with Frank DeAngelis, former principal of Columbine High School, recounting the harrowing events of the 1999 massacre.Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Ow8UF0 / Spotify: https://sptfy.com/OWMr Next, dive into the world of podcasting with the podfather himself, Adam Curr...
History Unplugged Podcast Preview: Theodore Roosevelt and World War I
September 25, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBOriginal Episode Title: Teddy Roosevelt Nearly Died in a Cavalry Charge Against German Machine Guns in WW1 Suggested Show Notes/Description: Teddy Roosevelt faced many challenges at the end of his life. Racked by rheumatism, a ticking embolism, pathogens in his blood, a bad leg from an accident, and a bullet in his chest from an assassination attempt. But none of that stopped Roosevelt from attempting to reassemble the Rough Riders for a final charge against the Germans in World War One, p...
The Most Divisive Election in American History With Luke Nichter
September 18, 2023 13:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBIt was the most controversial election in American history. Was it 2016? Or 2020? No -- according to Luke A. Nichter, it was 1968. In this episode, we interview Professor Nichter about that pivotal election and how it changed the United States. THE YEAR THAT BROKE POLITICS: COLLUSION AND CHAOS IN THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 1968 https://www.amazon.com/Year-That-Broke-Politics-Presidential/dp/0300254393 JOIN PREMIUM Listen ad-free for only $5/month at www.bit.ly/TAPpremium FOLLOW US www.lin...
The Progressive Presidents Part 4 | Woodrow Wilson Transforms the World
September 11, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBIn his first term, Woodrow Wilson succeeded in remaking the United States. In his second term, he had even grander ambitions: to remake the world and end, once and for all, the scourge of war. In this episode, we examine whether Wilson succeeded in his lofty vision. JOIN PREMIUM Listen ad-free for only $5/month at www.bit.ly/TAPpremium FOLLOW US www.linktr.ee/thisamericanpresident Facebook: facebook.com/ThisAmerPres Instagram: instagram.com/thisamericanpresident Twitter: twitter.com/ThisAme...
History of North America Podcast Preview
September 04, 2023 13:00 - 8 minutes - 8.11 MBHISTORY OF NORTH AMERICA: Explore one of the most glorious Mesoamerican societies and encounter the Pre-Hispanic Mexico ancient culture & civilization that was the Aztec Empire with this special episode from the History of North America podcast, hosted by Mark Vinet. Subscribe to History of North America: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NMEUTz Spotify: https://sptfy.com/Ojwu Discover more episodes of History of North America: Deep Timeline of USA, Canada and Mexico: https://apple.co/44j...
Cold War | Harry S. Truman: The Power of the Universe Part 2 [Rebroadcast]
August 28, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBHarry 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 episode explores how he responded to the unprecedented challenge of containing communism. Follow Website: thisamericanpresident.com Twitter: twitter.com/ThisAmerPres Facebook: facebook.com/ThisAmerPres Support Patreon: patreon.com/thisamericanpresident Paypal: paypal.me/thisamerpres Credits Produced by Richard Lim and Michael Neal Art by Nip Roge...
Cold War | Harry S. Truman: The Power of the Universe Part 1 [Rebroadcast]
August 21, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBIn 1945, Harry S. Truman made one of the most fateful decisions any president has ever had to make: to use the atomic bomb as a weapon of war. This episode examines the unique circumstances and earthshaking consequences of that choice. JOIN PREMIUM Listen ad-free for only $5/month at www.bit.ly/TAPpremium FOLLOW US www.linktr.ee/thisamericanpresident CREDITS Host: Richard Lim Producer: Michael Neal Script Editor: Jennifer Mazzella Artist: Nip Rogers, www.NipRogers.com
History Podcasters Discuss What Movie Would They Make | Parthenon Roundup
August 14, 2023 13:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBHave you ever learned about a historical figure or event and thought to yourself, this would make a great movie? The guys from the Parthenon Podcast Network recently got together to discuss exactly that. In this episode Mark Vinet (Historical Jesus and History of North America), Steve Guerra (History of the Papacy and Beyond the Big Screen), Richard Lim (This American President), and Scott Rank, (History Unplugged) talk about what moment in history they would choose as the basis for a movie, ...
Managing Chaos: What A Presidential Transition Is Really Like With Peter Feaver
August 07, 2023 13:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBEvery four to eight years, the power of the presidency is transferred from one citizen to another. It seems routine, but the peaceful transfer of power is one of America's greatest political traditions -- and it doesn't just happen on its own. It requires a lot of hard work and innovative thinking by many unsung public servants. In this episode, Peter Feaver, professor of political science at Duke University and former member of the National Security Council, discusses his new book, Handoff, ...
Reconsidering Warren G. Harding With Ryan S. Walters
July 31, 2023 13:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBHistorians consistently rank Warren G. Harding among the worst presidents of all time, but Professor Ryan S. Walters begs to differ. In this episode, Walters discusses his new book on America's 29th president. THE JAZZ AGE PRESIDENT: DEFENDING WARREN G. HARDING https://www.amazon.com/Jazz-Age-President-Defending-Harding/dp/1621578844 JOIN PREMIUM Listen ad-free for only $5/month at www.bit.ly/TAPpremium FOLLOW US www.linktr.ee/thisamericanpresident CREDITS Host: Richard Lim Producer: Michae...
Sigmund Freud and the Lost Psychobiography of Woodrow Wilson With Patrick Weil
July 24, 2023 13:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBDuring one random visit to a used bookstore, Professor Patrick Weil stumbled upon the lost psychobiography of Woodrow Wilson -- the first ever full-length psychological study of an American president, co-written by Sigmund Freud. In this episode, Professor Weil discusses his new book and his journey into the mind of America's most complex president. THE MADMAN IN THE WHITE HOUSE: SIGMUND FREUD, AMBASSADOR BULLITT, AND THE LOST PSYCHOBIOGRAPHY OF WOODROW WILSON https://www.amazon.com/Madman-...
How Woodrow Wilson Used Propaganda to Manipulate the American People With John M. Hamilton
July 17, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBAmericans have long cherished their First Amendment right to freedom of speech. During Woodrow Wilson's presidency, however, the government took unprecedented measures to restrict that right and, with the use of propaganda, to manipulate the Ameircan people. In this episode, Professor John Maxwell Hamilton reveals this fascinating moment in American history and explains the dangers of government propaganda. MANIPULATING THE MASSES: WOODROW WILSON AND THE BIRTH OF AMERICAN PROPAGANDA https:/...
America's Most Brilliant President (and it isn't Thomas Jefferson) With Charles Goodyear
July 10, 2023 13:30 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBWho do you think was America's most brilliant president? Some might say Thomas Jefferson, while others say Theodore Roosevelt. Author Charles Goodyear has a different answer: James A. Garfield. In this episode, we interview Mr. Goodyear about his new book, President Garfield: From Radical to Unifier. PRESIDENT GARFIELD: FROM RADICAL TO UNIFIER https://www.amazon.com/President-Garfield-Radical-CW-Goodyear/dp/1982146915 JOIN PREMIUM Listen ad-free for only $5/month at www.bit.ly/TAPpremium FO...
Introducing Organized Crime and Punishment: A History and Crime Podcast
June 26, 2023 13:30 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBIn Organized Crime and Punishment: A History and Crime Podcast, historian Steve Guerra and his trusty sidekick “Mustache Chris'' explore the rise of organized crime in various regions of the world and delve into the lives of some of the most renowned criminals and notorious gangsters. Every week, you’ll hear historical recollections and exclusive interviews about everything organized crime, from the American Mafia to modern-day cartels! Start listening now and take the journey through the sh...
The Progressive Presidents Part 3 | Woodrow Wilson Transforms America
June 19, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBTheodore Roosevelt may have been America's first progressive president, but it was a bookish professor from Princeton named Woodrow Wilson who would truly fulfill the hopes of the progressive movement. In this episode, we examine the rise of Woodrow Wilson and his efforts to outdo Roosevelt as the America's greatest reformer. JOIN PREMIUM Listen ad-free for only $5/month at www.bit.ly/TAPpremium FOLLOW US www.linktr.ee/thisamericanpresident Facebook: facebook.com/ThisAmerPres Instagram: ins...
Eyewitness History: Vietnam "Tunnel Rat" Discusses George Patton, His Tours of Duty, and... Barbara Walters?
June 12, 2023 13:30 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBFormer Vietnam War veteran & "tunnel rat" Nick Sanza discusses his experience overseas, what it's like coming from a long lineage of military service, and what he learned from the tunnels in this interview from the Eyewitness History podcast. Continue listening to Eyewitness History: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/44jShCi Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LPfaXd Discover more episodes of Eyewitness History: Podcasting Inventor Adam Curry: https://apple.co/44kEfQV / https://spoti.fi/410f3MF Ex...
The Madness of Richard Nixon With Professor Zachary Jacobson
June 05, 2023 13:30 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBIn foreign policy circles, the "madman theory" asserts that acting irrationally and unpredictably can be a major advantage when dealing with one's adversaries. In recent years, some have pointed to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin as practitioners of the madman theory. The father of this theory, however, was not Trump or Putin: it was America's 37th president, Richard Nixon. In this episode, we interview Professor Zachary Jacobson, author of On Nixon's Madness, about this controversial theory...
What Were Abraham Lincoln's Religious Beliefs? Joshua Zeitz on America's 16th President
May 30, 2023 13:30 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBOn March 4, 1865, Abraham Lincoln delivered his second inaugural address. He invoked Scripture and discussed the ongoing Civil War in religious terms -- as divine punishment for the sin of slavery. It was a surprising speech for a man once known as a religious skeptic. What led Lincoln to deliver such a religious speech? What were Lincoln's religious views? How did they affect his leadership? Joshua Zeitz has just written a new book to answer those questions. It's titled Lincoln's God: How Fa...
Key Battles of American History: Causes of World War II Preview
May 01, 2023 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBThe roots of the Second World War in Europe lie within the First World War. The 1919 Treaty of Versailles formally ended the war between Germany and the western Allies, but the geopolitical situation it created was far from stable. Ten years later, the Great Depression made things even worse. In this episode preview from Key Battles of American History (the first in the World War II in Europe series), James and cohost Sean McIver discuss the unsettled state of Europe between 1918 and 1930 and...
America's Most Improbable President: Richard Norton Smith on Gerald Ford
April 24, 2023 13:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBGerald Ford occupies a truly singular place in American history: he is the only chief executive who took office without getting a single vote for either the presidency or vice presidency. When he did become president, he took charge of the nation at one of its lowest points — in the aftermath of Vietnam and Watergate. It fell to Gerald Ford to heal the nation and restore its confidence. In this episode, we interview historian Richard Norton Smith about this unlikeliest of American leaders. ...
History of the Papacy: Pizza, Pinocchio, and the Papacy Preview
April 17, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBWhat do Italian unification, Pinocchio and pizza have in common? In this episode preview from History of the Papacy, host Steve Guerra dives in! The Risorgimento was a period of political and social upheaval in Italy that lasted from the early 19th century to the mid-20th century. The movement aimed to unite the various states and regions of Italy into one unified nation. Pinocchio, the beloved children's story written by Carlo Collodi, can be seen as a metaphor for Italian unification throu...
The Progressive Presidents Part 2 | Theodore Roosevelt and the Pursuit of Greatness
April 10, 2023 13:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBTheodore Roosevelt began his second term in 1905 looking to secure his country's status as a great power, and his own place in history as a great president. To do so, he implemented progressive policies to expand the power of the federal government and America's footprint in world affairs. In doing so, he ushered in much of what is modern America. In this episode, we examine the second half of Roosevelt's momentous presidency. JOIN PREMIUM Listen ad-free for only $5/month at www.bit.ly/TAPpr...
America's First Woman President?: Rebecca Boggs Roberts on Edith Wilson
March 28, 2023 13:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBThe American people have never elected a woman president, but from 1919 to 1921, they had an acting woman president and didn't even know it. When President Woodrow Wilson suffered a devastating stroke in 1919, his wife, First Lady Edith Wilson, found herself in extraordinary circumstances. She made the fateful decision to hide his condition and perform several presidential duties herself. In this episode, we interview Rebecca Boggs Roberts about the first woman to exercise the powers of the p...
Theodore Roosevelt vs. Wall Street: Susan Berfield on TR's Epic Clash with J.P. Morgan
March 21, 2023 13:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBShould the U.S. government step in to "level the playing field" and ensure "fairness" in the economy? Should it break up companies that act as monopolies? What does it mean for a company to be a monopoly? These are questions that Americans have debated for over a century. In some ways, that debate began with President Theodore Roosevelt and financial titan JP Morgan. In this episode, we interview Susan Berfield their epic clash and the lessons it offers for us today. THE HOUR OF FATE: THEODO...
America's Princess: Stacy Cordery on Alice Roosevelt Longworth
February 28, 2023 14:30 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBTheodore Roosevelt once said that he could only do one of two things: be president or control his daughter Alice. He insisted that he couldn't do both at the same time. Alice Roosevelt Longworth was, in many ways, a mirror image of her father: she was fiercely intellectual and never backed down from a fight. In her youth, she was the idol of millions of young women. In time, she became a DC power broker who could make or break powerful men's careers. In this episode, we interview Professor St...
We Stand At Armageddon: Benjamin Wetzel on Theodore Roosevelt's Religious Beliefs
February 14, 2023 17:44 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBCountless books have been written about Theodore Roosevelt the statesman, the war hero, and the adventurer, but virtually none have explored his religious life. In this episode, we interview Professor Benjamin Wetzel, Professor of History at Taylor University, about his book Theodore Roosevelt: Preaching from the Bully Pulpit. Professor Wetzel reveals Roosevelt's views on matters of the soul and how his religious beliefs fueled his legendary achievements. THEODORE ROOSEVELT: PREACHING FROM T...
The Progressive Presidents Part 1 | Theodore Roosevelt and the Pursuit of Greatness
January 04, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBIt has been said that "Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them." In his youth, there was little to indicate that Theodore Roosevelt was destined for greatness. He spent much of his childhood bedridden, suffering from asthma. Roosevelt, however, overcame his ailments and dedicated his life to achieving greatness in every aspect of his life: physically, intellectually, and professionally. When Roosevelt became president in 1901, he implemented progr...
History Unplugged: Alexander's Postwar Plans
December 26, 2022 17:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBIf Alexander The Great Hadn’t Died, He Might Have Conquered Europe, Circumnavigated Africa, and Built His Own Silk Road “And Alexander wept, seeing as he had no more worlds to conquer.” That’s a quote from Hans Gruber in Die Hard, which is a very convoluted paraphrase from Plutarch’s essay collection “Moralia.” Despite the questionable sourcing, there’s plenty of truth in that unattributed quote from Mr. Gruber. Alexander the Great’s death at 323 BC in Babylon marked the end of the most co...
Eyewitness History | "I Sprinted Toward the Gunman": Josh Cohen Speaks to the Former Columbine Principal
December 21, 2022 16:36 - 7 minutes - 7.32 MBIn this episode of the Eyewitness History Podcast, Host Josh Cohen speaks with the former principal of Columbine High School, Frank DeAngelis. Frank and Josh discuss the events of the tragic shooting, what the police were doing at the time of the shooting, as well as the potential motivations of the two shooters, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold. They also discuss the infamous basement tapes, as well as seeing Klebold the previous week at prom, in addition to a lot more. Listen to the rest of th...
America's first Wartime President: James Madison and the War of 1812 with James Early
December 06, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBJames Madison was shy, bookish, and a dainty five-feet-four inches. He was more of a deep thinker than he was a warrior, but he was the first president to lead the United States into war. In this episode, we interview James Early, host of Key Battles of the Revolutionary War and Key Battles of American History, to learn more about his leadership during the War of 1812. JOIN PREMIUM Listen ad-free for only $5/month at www.bit.ly/TAPpremium FOLLOW US www.linktr.ee/thisamericanpresident CREDITS...
Who Is History's Most Underrated Figure? | Parthenon Roundup
November 16, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBThe history of the world is full of unsung heroes and misunderstood figures who have shaped our lives in profound ways. Their contributions to history are, simply put, underrated. A couple of months ago, the guys from Parthenon Podcast Network (Joshua Cohen, Eyewitness History; Steve Guerra, History of the Papacy; Richard Lim, This American President; and Scott Rank, History Unplugged) discussed who they believe is the most underrated person in all of history. PARTHENON PODCASTS Listen to th...
Guarding the Most Famous Woman in the World: Clint Hill's Travels With Jacqueline Kennedy
October 26, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBSecret Service Agent Clint Hill personally knew and protected First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, as well as five American presidents. He and his wife, author Lisa McCubbin Hill, have just released a new book, My Travels With Mrs. Kennedy, where they share what it was like guarding the most popular American woman in the world. In this episode, we interview Mr. and Mrs. Hill about their book and Mr. Hill's personal journey through history. MY TRAVELS WITH MRS. KENNEDY www.simonandschuster.com/books...