Latest Presidency Podcast Episodes
POTUS Protection: The Men & Women of The Secret Service
American POTUS - September 06, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutesThe men and women of The Secret Service put their lives on the line, regardless of who the president is, what party he’s from, and how many enemies he has out there. For the POTUS, it’s part of the job, where you go, they go. And that’s where it can get tricky, balancing the importance of nati...
Why Choosing You Is Okay
Americas Black Momma, The Podcast - September 01, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsChoosing yourself above all else may sound simple, but for many us, of it can be the hardest thing to do. In this episode, we invite veteran journalist Janet Parker to open up about her experience with broadcast burnout, being a caregiver, and the pivotal moment when she decided to finally cho...
POTUS 5 - The Last Founding Father President
American POTUS - August 30, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourJames Monroe dropped out of college to join the Continental Army, fighting alongside Washington in some of the most famous fights of the Revolution. From there, he became qualified, immensely qualified to take over the White House. And the nation agreed, giving him 80% of the vote the first te...
Trailer for Politics Express
Watching Mates - August 28, 2021 01:57 - 55 seconds ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWatching Mates co-host Lars Emerson introduces The Postrider team's newest general interest politics podcast, Politics Express. Subscribe now and check out the first episode, available wherever podcasts are found and on thepostrider.com.
George W. Bush: Team America World Police / The Dark Knight
Watching Mates - August 26, 2021 14:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe world changes dramatically over the course of George W. Bush's presidency. One place it changes most visibly is Hollywood, as Lars and Michael unpack through "Team America: World Police" in his first term and "The Dark Knight" in his second.
POTUS18: The 1st Person History of U.S. Grant
American POTUS - August 23, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutesThe story of Ulysses S. Grant is an All-American tale - a physically small and modestly ambitious young lad from rural Ohio, grows up to lead the Union to victory and wins the White House for a full 2 terms. Of course, the nation’s top historians have written this story, but the best version is...
POTUS #2 - Crotchety, Stubborn...and Brilliant
American POTUS - August 16, 2021 11:00 - 1 hourPOTUS John Adams was a crotchety, stubborn, out-spoken lawyer who just might be the MVP of the Founding Father team! He used the power of his mind and his sharp tongue to inspire our revolution and help create the constitution. He became President under tough conditions, never quite able to ge...
How Bad Do You Want It?
Americas Black Momma, The Podcast - August 11, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsWhen you set your mind to something - do you strive to achieve it no matter what is thrown in your way, or do you fold under the pressure? In order to answer that question, you must first answer this: How Bad Do You Want It? In this episode, Elonda shares how she dealt with and overcame her p...
POTUS 25: Beyond our Borders
American POTUS - August 09, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutesThe U.S. was booming when William McKinley took office, and that opened the door to expansion, global expansion! Cuba, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Guam – they all became part of the U.S. in one form or another, a move that turned us into a true global power. He was easily reelected ...
The 1st VicePOTUS to become POTUS
American POTUS - August 02, 2021 00:00 - 38 minutesJohn Tyler became the first VicePOTUS to become POTUS when his boss died after just 31 days in The White House. While the country and the Congress weren’t sure if he should even be in power, he took the reins and charged ahead at a full gallop. Displaying his own strategic vision and a healthy...
Bill Clinton: Wag the Dog / The American President
Watching Mates - July 29, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAs American presidencies approach the modern day, Lars and Michael dive into the world of scandal, neoliberalism, and partisanship in the Clinton era through the films "Wag the Dog" and "The American President."
POTUS 38, The Healer-in-Chief
American POTUS - July 25, 2021 17:00 - 1 hourGerald Ford wasn’t elected President, he wasn’t even elected Vice President! But this all-around nice guy that everyone loved, just happen to be in the right place at the right time. When Nixon resigned and Ford stepped in, he inherited a huge mess both at home and abroad. So just a month aft...
Undoing What's Been Done - Choosing Your Words Wisely
Americas Black Momma, The Podcast - July 21, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIf you ever want to change your behavior, you must first change your beliefs. And the things we speak into ourselves, are the very things we believe about ourselves. So, what kind of words are you speaking to yourself? What thoughts are you giving power to? In this episode, Elonda will show y...
The 232 year evolution of The Presidency
American POTUS - July 19, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutesFrom the beginning, the job of President was supposed to be limited. Leadership skills were necessary, but the real decisions were to be made by Congress. As time rolled on, the office grew past its humble beginnings and became the most powerful in the world. On this episode, we get into the ...
George H.W. Bush: They Live / Roger & Me
Watching Mates - July 15, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAmerica gets a little grungier as President George H.W. Bush comes into office and Lars and Michael explore trends in cinema during his brief tenure, focusing on a zeitgeist of decline and the new American economic reality through the films "They Live" and "Roger & Me."
The Post-Presidential Service of POTUS 41
American POTUS - July 12, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutesGeorge Herbert Walker Bush was a WW2 pilot, Congressman, Ambassador, Vice President and President – his entire life was laser-focused on the service to his country! When he lost reelection and was forced into retirement, he saw the next opportunity to help the nation, eagerly stepping in when h...
Leveling Up Means Letting Go
Americas Black Momma, The Podcast - July 07, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsHow do we move on from heartbreak, especially from the ones we thought we’d spend the rest of our lives with? If you’re struggling to let go and heal from your pain, then this episode is for you. Join Elonda as she shows you how to not only let go of your pain but also turn it into life-chang...
The POTUS & The Prime Minister
American POTUS - July 05, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutesSir Winston Churchill's stubborn but smart political philosophies, combined with his distinctive way with words, inspired millions around the globe just when the world needed it most. But to strengthen and save his own country, he had to have a reliable ally in the White House, and it’s no secr...
Ronald Reagan: Back to the Future / Back to the Future Part II
Watching Mates - July 01, 2021 14:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsKnock knock, McFly! Lars and Michael discuss their film picks for the Reagan era -- how a decade of nostalgia viewed both the past and the future -- through the lens of the films "Back to the Future" and "Back to the Future Part II."
6 Presidents who failed to stop Civil War
American POTUS - June 28, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutesTensions had been getting worse for years. As the nation expanded, the fight over slavery in the new states caused this growing issue to flare up into a full-blown inferno. There was no turning back, and it was up to each President to see what they could do. They each tried to make peace and ...
The Post-POTUS Political Life of JQ Adams
American POTUS - June 21, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutesJust like his father, John Quincy Adams was smart, ambitious and literally would not stop fighting until he achieved what he thought was right. His 1-term in the White House was a bust, but his post-presidency life as a Congressman – well that’s where he really made a difference. He was absolu...
Jimmy Carter: Rocky / Star Wars
Watching Mates - June 17, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsLars and Michael discuss their film picks for the Carter era -- a blend of optimism, underdogs, and perhaps naivety over the coming backlash Jimmy Carter would face through the lens of "Rocky" and "Star Wars."
Being the Voice for the Voiceless
Americas Black Momma, The Podcast - June 16, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThere are countless hats that a mother has to wear - she is a protector, friend, supporter, and so much more to her children. And one of the most important hats to wear is that of an advocate for your child. As a mother of a child with Autism, Elonda has had to speak up for her child on count...
Taylor, Fillmore & The Disappearance of The Whigs
American POTUS - June 14, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes2 Presidents on the same team with the curious name, the Whig Party. For this brief moment of time in the mid-1800’s, it was the powerful and divisive home for Zachary Taylor and his VP Millard Fillmore. But just as soon as this party came to power, they disappeared due to infighting, regional...
The Power In Sculpting Your Mindset
Americas Black Momma, The Podcast - June 09, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this episode, we invite the owner of Silhouette Body Sculpting Studio Laquasia P. to share her story on how she turned her pain into her power. After dealing with a separation, Laquasia went through the difficult but necessary journey of rediscovering her identity outside of her relationship....
The 31 Day Presidency of William Harrison
American POTUS - June 07, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutesWilliam Henry Harrison found a fair amount of success on the battlefield, which turned into a successful career as a Governor, which turned into the first “modern” presidential campaign. Slogans, songs, and some creative spinning of the truth gave him the keys to The White House. But before he...
Gerald Ford: Jaws / Chinatown
Watching Mates - June 03, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsLars and Michael discuss the films of the Ford administration, exploring government incompetence and corruption (or maybe it's just about a shark) through the lens of "Jaws" and "Chinatown." But in true Gerald Ford fashion, they spend most of the time talking about Watergate and Nixon an...
White House Infighting - A Long Scrappy History
American POTUS - May 31, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutesFrom the outside, the White House appears to be a shining, peaceful center of American governance. But inside, there’s a rowdy history of backstabbing, slander, deception, cheating, double-crossing, scamming and swindling! But what do you expect when you combine powerful personalities with the...
White House Infighting - A Long Scrappy History
American POTUS - May 31, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutesFrom the outside, the White House appears to be a shining, peaceful center of American governance. But inside, there’s a rowdy history of backstabbing, slander, deception, cheating, double-crossing, scamming and swindling! But what do you expect when you combine powerful personalities with the...
Keep Going
Americas Black Momma, The Podcast - May 26, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn light of Mental Health Awareness month, Elonda dedicates this episode to clearing any mental blockages you might have. We all know it all starts with our mindset. But how do you change your mindset? Where do you start? Tune in as Elonda shares some motivational nuggets of wisdom with you and ...
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