109 episodes
American POTUS Scott Brun & Alan Lowe
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- History
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4.8 • 33 Ratings
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We are obsessed with the presidency at American POTUS. We believe that the 46 imperfect patriots who have held our nation’s highest office all have something to offer today’s electorate – a perspective that appropriately grounds today’s political conversations in truth and context. To help us reveal the many layers of each administration, we’ll be joined by the nation’s most influential historians, scholars and experts who have studied every facet of the presidents and the presidency. Not only will we cover the crucial decisions that changed the world but also the humor, hobbies and quirks that give us a captivating sense of each American POTUS.
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Truman and the Atomic Bomb
Nearly 80 years after Harry Truman dropped the atomic bomb, there are still countless questions surrounding this accidental president and his debatable decision to end the war with Japan in this explosive way. What were the political circumstances at the time, the estimates of casualties, the legacy it would leave with the rest of the world? And critically, after all was said and done, would dropping the bomb ironically end up saving lives, for both sides? Vice President turned President, Harry Truman and his decision to drop the atomic bomb. It’s on this episode of American POTUS!
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Jefferson's European Adventure
It was the 1780’s and this future POTUS was suffering through middle age, his wife had passed away after a long illness and he had sworn off politics after a rough stint as Virginia’s governor. He was in desperate need of a big change! So off he went to spend the next 5 years as America’s representative to France. How to make wine, grow rice, design landscapes and buildings were all at the top of his list. But it was his firsthand experience with the French monarchy that may have been the biggest takeaway of all! Our 3rd POTUS, Thomas Jefferson is on this episode of American POTUS!
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Long Shot POTUS Candidate Abraham Lincoln
It was a time when political conventions were far different than today. There might have been a favorite leading candidate going in, but the deal was not done until the back-room deals were made and the votes were cast. Enter unknown, long shot candidate Abraham Lincoln. An absolute dark horse whose strategy was to lay low, not offend anyone and wait to be seen as the guy who could best represent the new Republican party. The crazy story of how our 16th POTUS came very close to never being on the presidential ballot in the first place! It’s on this episode of American POTUS!
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POTUS 1 and Westward Expansion
Long before he became our 1st POTUS, young George Washington was forging relationships, for better or for worse, with Native Americans on the western frontier. As life would have it, it’s these critical experiences that wound up serving him well over the next few decades, as General during the Revolutionary War and as President during his 8 years in office. How George Washington, Major-General-and President dealt with the delicate and difficult relationship involving the westward expansion, and this country’s Native Americans, on this episode of American POTUS!
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The 1st Female Presidential Advisors
Overcoming the barriers to having their voices heard, female trailblazers in the late 40’s and 50’s opened the door to a new role in American politics. Their good reasoning and sound judgement were finally being paid attention to by presidential candidates from both parties, something our leaders still benefit from today. The first female presidential counselors and their stories of perseverance, intellect, and innovation that changed our national politics. It’s on this episode of American POTUS!
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POTUS 26: TR and His Political Best Friend
We all have friends, and politicians have A LOT of friends. But when it comes to political “Best Friends”, TR and his buddy Henry Cabot Lodge sets the bar. From a young age, the two men were taught to serve others and achieve tremendous success, which they did with the assistance of each other. But as close as they once were, political bickering tore them apart, only to be brought back together by life threatening challenges. The ups and down’s, high’s and lows of one of the most famous friendships in American politics; Theodore Roosevelt and Henry Cabot Lodge are on this episode of American POTUS!
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Customer Reviews
Excellent and insightful podcast!
I love the in-depth conversations with historians and authors about the various Presidents.. Scott Brun and Alan Lowe are excellent hosts and always ask the questions I want to hear answered! I can’t say enough good things about the program. In the future, I’d love to hear more episodes devoted to key figures in various presidential administrations.
Law & Order, POTUS style
One of the reasons the series Law & Order was so successful is that it followed a consistent format - real stories - real issues - “real” people - and unexpected outcomes (guilty or not guilty).
I enjoy the format of American POTUS, and I anticipate each episode. Each episode focuses on a real story - such as WWI - with real issues - should the US get engaged in the conflict - and real people - Woodrow Wilson.
The hosts interview guests knowledgeable of the story, issue, and person (POTUS) and every time I learn something new about the story, issue and the person (new outcome for this listener).
The only part that’s missing in this podcast is the “dum-dump” sound at the conclusion.
One of the most informative history podcasts out there - and I hope it continues and gathers more followers.
A Treat
This podcast is one of the best reasons to sit still and listen to people talk, even if you don’t know them personally. Thanks, gents!