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This 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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    • 4.7 • 15 Ratings

This 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.

    Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Most Controversial President of All Time? with David T. Beito

    Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Most Controversial President of All Time? with David T. Beito

    Franklin Roosevelt, the only president two 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 SURVEILLANCE
    https://www.amazon.com/New-Deals-Bill-Rights-Concentration/dp/159813356X
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    Host: Richard Lim
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    Artist: Nip Rogers, www.NipRogers.com

    • 50 min
    The Presidential Express: The History of Trains in American Politics, with Edward Segal

    The Presidential Express: The History of Trains in American Politics, with Edward Segal

    There 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
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    • 43 min
    Why America Could Have a Presidential Succession Crisis, with Roy E. Brownell II

    Why America Could Have a Presidential Succession Crisis, with Roy E. Brownell II

    America 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
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    • 49 min
    Who Was the Real Ulysses S. Grant? with John Reeves

    Who Was the Real Ulysses S. Grant? with John Reeves

    To 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
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    • 45 min
    The Presidents of the Roaring Twenties Part 1 | The Rise of Warren G. Harding

    The Presidents of the Roaring Twenties Part 1 | The Rise of Warren G. Harding

    In 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.

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    *In terms of popular vote percentage.

    • 1 hr
    Theodore Roosevelt: America's First Modern President, with Michael Patrick Cullinane

    Theodore Roosevelt: America's First Modern President, with Michael Patrick Cullinane

    Theodore 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
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    • 50 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
15 Ratings

15 Ratings

Rouvette ,

Love the talk hate the music

I enjoy the podcasts very much but find the music unbearable. Way too dramatic and too loud. Needs to be more subtle please. I find it difficult to listen. Such a shame😫

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