Latest Presidency Podcast Episodes
The 3-POTUS Energy Crises of the 70's
American POTUS - May 24, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutesAs Americans began driving more and more, the need for gas was growing faster than our own supply. Next thing you know, we had to turn to the Middle East, which resulted in a whole different set of problems that still cross the President’s desk today. The administrations of Nixon, Ford and Ca...
Richard Nixon: Easy Rider / Blazing Saddles
Watching Mates - May 20, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsLars and Michael discuss the films of the Nixon administration, reflecting on hippie culture, racism, a developing "us versus them" mentality within the United States -- and a whole bunch of dirty tricks -- through the lens of "Easy Rider" and "Blazing Saddles."
Ike & Dick - The Mentor & The Mentee
American POTUS - May 17, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutesIn 1952, Dwight Eisenhower's run at the Presidency was a sure thing, but who he would pick as his running mate – it was the question everyone had. After a lot of deliberation and consultation, he ended up picking a young, smart upstart from California to balance the ticket and get him ready for...
You’ll Appreciate My Presence In My Absence - The Lessons From The Pressure Of Pain
Americas Black Momma, The Podcast - May 12, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn light of Mother’s Day, your host Elonda dedicates this episode to her own mother as she shares the story of her passing and the many painful but necessary lessons learned from her experience. Elonda shares her process of dealing with grief and how to shift her perspective on her painful losse...
Woodrow Wilson: A Provocative Plan for Peace
American POTUS - May 10, 2021 13:00 - 1 hourIn late 1918, World War 1 was winding down, but the fighting over what exactly peace would look like, was just getting started. Woodrow Wilson stepped in with 14-points that he thought would create lasting peace not just then, but for future generations. He faced an uphill battle though, get...
Woodrow Wilson: A Provocative Plan for Peace
American POTUS - May 10, 2021 13:00 - 1 hourIn late 1918, World War 1 was winding down, but the fighting over what exactly peace would look like, was just getting started. Woodrow Wilson stepped in with 14-points that he thought would create lasting peace not just then, but for future generations. He faced an uphill battle though, get...
John Marshall: The Chief Justice that helped create the Presidency
American POTUS - May 03, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutesChief Justice John Marshall was one of those guys, always in the middle of things - fighting alongside Washington, and helping create the constitution. But where he really shined, was when our 2nd POTUS asked him to sit on the Supreme Court. He took the new job and ran with it, creating new p...
Lyndon B. Johnson: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner / Dr. Strangelove
Watching Mates - April 29, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsLars and Michael discuss the films of the Johnson administration, reflecting on dramatic domestic progress and a distrust of America's foreign policy apparatus through the lens of "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" and "Dr. Strangelove."
Why Are You Distracted
Americas Black Momma, The Podcast - April 28, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsDistractions can sneak up on you when you least expect them, and it’s so hard to walk away from them no matter how hard you try! In this episode, join in on a live consultation with Elonda and her client as they work through the different forms of distractions to look out for and avoid. Learn to...
James Buchanan: Qualified but Vilified
American POTUS - April 26, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutesAsking which President was the worst, will get you many different answers, but most historians and experts will agree – the title goes to James Buchanan. His resume was one of the most impressive in the history of the White House, but his obsession with being a Presidential People Pleaser may h...
James Garfield: The what-might-have-been Presidency
American POTUS - April 19, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutesFrom the time James Garfield took office, he was focused on cleaning up the dirty politics of Washington. And he was making progress, ensuring those that held lucrative government jobs, were actually qualified for those jobs – something that didn’t always happen. But before he could really mak...
John F. Kennedy: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance / Lolita
Watching Mates - April 15, 2021 14:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsLars and Michael discuss the films of the Kennedy era, discussing themes of heroism and elitism in American society through the lens of "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" and "Lolita."
Chester Arthur: The Dirty Politician with the Honest Presidency
American POTUS - April 12, 2021 17:00 - 1 hourChester Arthur was the dirty politician who shocked the nation with an honest presidency. As VP, he was considered harmless with an inconsequential role, but when Garfield was shot, he suddenly found himself in the top job. The country was full of doubt and fear over what this man with the ter...
The Cost of Regret
Americas Black Momma, The Podcast - April 07, 2021 04:30 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIf today were your last day on Earth, would you be happy with how you have lived your life? Or would you be looking back at an endless list of regrets? In this episode, Elonda talks about what regrets are, why we have them, and how to live a life that is free of them. It’s time to stop letting o...
FDR's Final Days: Exhausted but Determined
American POTUS - April 05, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutesIt’s the spring of 1945, and POTUS 32 is exhausted, but still determined to achieve his self-imposed lofty goals. He sets off on a 14,000 mile journey to the other side of the world, to work with our allies and secure immediate peace, and peace for future generations. The trip was a success, h...
Dwight Eisenhower: The Blob / Shane
Watching Mates - April 01, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsLars and Michael discuss the films of the Eisenhower era, comparing the infamous "The Blob" and the more-critically-acclaimed "Shane." The narratives on being driven from one's home, McCarthyism, and generational strife give context to Eisenhower's above-the-fray approach in his presiden...
Truman's Big Win: Overconfidence vs. Confidence
American POTUS - March 29, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutesWe’ve all seen the picture, a smiling Harry Truman holding up the Chicago Daily Tribune’s front page with the headline “Dewey Defeats Truman”. But as with most headlines, there’s a lot of story behind the big bold print. At the end of the day, it all really came down to overconfidence versus co...
Relationships - Knowing Your A-Parent Worth
Americas Black Momma, The Podcast - March 24, 2021 04:30 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsBeing a parent is one of the toughest jobs you can take on in your life. And as we take stock of our relationships, it is important to include the relationship you have with your child as well. In this episode, Elonda talks about navigating the tricky (and sometimes touchy) territory that comes ...
Nixon: From Rock Bottom to Resounding Respect
American POTUS - March 22, 2021 11:00 - 56 minutesHe was the President who had it all, then lost it all, only to gain a lot of it back – Richard Nixon. By most accounts, Tricky Dick had a successful run in the White House, but it was all cut short by the Watergate Cover-Up. Today, the perspective of history has shown us that his might just be...
Harry Truman: The Third Man / The Hitch-Hiker
Watching Mates - March 18, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn the first episode of Watching Mates, Lars and Michael team up to discuss the films of the Truman era, comparing film noirs "The Third Man" and "The Hitch-Hiker." The international intrigue and sense of being lost in a new world that are reflected in both films shapes their discussion ...
33 Months
"To the Best of My Ability" - March 17, 2021 21:16 - 31 minutesIn the months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, suspicions around Japanese American citizens began to grow, so much so that in February of 1942, FDR signed executive order 9066, which was used to justify the forced removal of more than 120,000 Japanese Americans from their homes and incarcerated...
Know Your Worth & When To Let Go
Americas Black Momma, The Podcast - March 17, 2021 04:30 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsEver asked yourself if you could have it all? Well, the answer is yes, and all you have to do is simply reach out and grab it. In this episode, Elonda unveils the key to attaining all the things in life that you want and deserve. As she opens up about the moments where she struggled with self-wo...
Theodore Roosevelt's Commitment to Conservation
American POTUS - March 15, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutesTheodore Roosevelt was a sickly child who found relief in the great outdoors and then preserved it for future generations as our 26th President. He always loved a good challenge; personal health, running a ranch, and fighting off the reckless use of our nation’s most impressive wild lands. It...
How to Gain Clarity When Stuck
Americas Black Momma, The Podcast - March 12, 2021 05:30 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsAre you feeling stuck or frustrated? As if life has been put on pause and there’s no sure way to move forward? If your answer is yes, then grab a pen and paper, because this episode is perfect for you. Elonda will be guiding you through your moments of unclarity through a series of questions and...
The Chief Instigator of 4 Chief Executives
American POTUS - March 08, 2021 15:00 - 45 minutesThaddeus Stevens was a defiant man who challenged 4 different Presidents of the Civil War era. Fillmore, Buchanan, Lincoln and Douglas – they were all forced to deal with this head strong political heavyweight, bargaining and negotiating to make positive change in a very difficult time. It’s a...
Watching Mates Trailer
Watching Mates - March 04, 2021 14:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsRunning Mates stars Lars Emerson and Michael Lovito introduce their new show, Watching Mates.
Reagan: The Political Power of a Washington Outsider
American POTUS - March 02, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutesThis Hollywood Hero achieved the biggest role on the world’s biggest stage and went on to literally change the world. To a majority, his 8 years were successful but also full of challenges inside and outside of our borders. Ultimately, he’s received the biggest award any actor-slash-president ...
Reagan: The Political Power of a Washington Outsider
American POTUS - March 02, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutesThis Hollywood Hero achieved the biggest role on the world’s biggest stage and went on to literally change the world. To a majority, his 8 years were successful but also full of challenges inside and outside of our borders. Ultimately, he’s received the biggest award any actor-slash-president ...
The Temper of the Courts
"To the Best of My Ability" - February 24, 2021 15:06 - 26 minutesIn February 1946, a California Court heard arguments challenging the practice of segregating students of Mexican descent into “remedial schools for Mexicans.” Sylvia Mendez and her family spent the next year of their lives entangled in a court battle. Though they would ultimately prevail and the...
Rutherford Hayes: Victory by 1 Electoral Vote
American POTUS - February 23, 2021 16:00 - 59 minutesIf you thought modern elections were tight, we present to you – the election of 1876! The outcome was so close and so contested, some say a back room deal ultimately gave Hayes the White House by a margin of just 1 electoral vote. Hayes did the best he could with his 4 years in office, but the...
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