Terms

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On election night, two-term president Oliver Pierce watches in disbelief from the White House as Charles Dunwalke wins a controversial electoral college victory. With only 73 days before Dunwalke’s inauguration, president Pierce makes a secret decision to act, with historic and possibly catastrophic consequences.

EPISODE 1

Election Night

As a most unexpected election night unfolds, president Oliver Pierce brings some into the loop and cuts others out as he ponders his next move. Will he ride into the sunset or make the most momentous decision of his career? New to Terms? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11 min
EPISODE 2

The Cage

While America watches the first public interview with president-elect Dunwalke since election night, sitting president Pierce begins a more private conversation. As one man lays out his vision for the country, another enlists his oldest friend in a desperate attempt to save it. New to Terms? Subscribe on smarturl.it/termsp. If you enjoyed the show, help us spread the word by telling your friends about it, following us on twitter.com/termspodcast, and completing a quick survey at Wondery.com/survey. Thanks for listening. Thank you to our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18 min
EPISODE 3

Opening Gambit

Monumental undertakings begin with just a few, subtle steps. President Pierce moves his pawns into place while trying to protect his queen. New to Terms? Subscribe on smarturl.it/termsp If you enjoyed the show, help us spread the word by telling your friends about it, following us on twitter.com/termspodcast, and completing a quick survey at Wondery.com/survey. Thanks for listening. Thank you to our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14 min
EPISODE 4

Goddamn Rockford

Pace Media reporter Daniel Schwartz isn't the least bit excited to be in Illinois acting as Victoria's hammer. Trying to see what he can shake loose about a cover-up proves frustrating. But at least there's lunch. New to Terms? Subscribe on smarturl.it/termsp If you enjoyed the show, help us spread the word by telling your friends about it, following us on twitter.com/termspodcast, and completing a quick survey at Wondery.com/survey. Thanks for listening. Thank you to our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

17 min
EPISODE 5

Upstate

Ron freezes in Upstate New York while recruiting a new co-conspirator. Back in DC, the vice president gets the cold shoulder. New to Terms? Subscribe on smarturl.it/termsp If you enjoyed the show, help us spread the word by telling your friends about it, following us on twitter.com/termspodcast, and completing a quick survey at Wondery.com/survey. Thanks for listening. Thank you to our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 min
EPISODE 6

Smart People

Several key players contemplate who could be behind recent events. Some are getting close, others are getting scared, and a few are looking to get even. New to Terms? Subscribe on smarturl.it/termsp If you enjoyed the show, help us spread the word by telling your friends about it, following us on twitter.com/termspodcast, and completing a quick survey at Wondery.com/survey. Thanks for listening. Thank you to our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

17 min
EPISODE 7

Going South

As hope of eliminating the Electoral College dwindles, Ron heads to Austin to begin the next phase of the plan. But he's not the only one still working to put the pieces together. New to Terms? Subscribe on smarturl.it/termsp If you enjoyed the show, help us spread the word by telling your friends about it, following us on twitter.com/termspodcast, and completing a quick survey at Wondery.com/survey. Thanks for listening. Thank you to our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 min
EPISODE 8

Faust

In life...there are choices. New to Terms? Subscribe on smarturl.it/termsp If you enjoyed the show, help us spread the word by telling your friends about it, following us on twitter.com/termspodcast, and completing a quick survey at Wondery.com/survey. Thanks for listening. Thank you to our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18 min

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11/11/2016

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2 min

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770 Ratings

Listed to this in 2016. Still think about it.

10/19/2025

GoFish

I wish they made another season of this. It’s 2025 and I still think about this podcast.
Beyond Amazing. Left Wanting More!

12/29/2022

jmwaters76

Such an amazing story and production. Talent exudes throughout, from script to characters to those who play them. I listened straight through and here in 2022 my only disappointment is I am left wanting more!
Fantastic Audio Drama!

04/10/2022

Uncompagre

I would like to see the time machine this production crew used to travel into the future and then traveling back to write a near documentary. It is mind boggling this was done years before January 6th. Uncompagre
Totally awesome

03/30/2022

wareagle15!!!

This is ridiculously fantastic drama. I can visualize the scenes while following the story. Transition from scenes, the dialogues….. totally awesome. Keep up the good work guys I am hooked

On election night, two-term president Oliver Pierce watches in disbelief from the White House as Charles Dunwalke wins a controversial electoral college victory. With only 73 days before Dunwalke’s inauguration, president Pierce makes a secret decision to act, with historic and possibly catastrophic consequences.