American Political History

Jacob Edwards-King

With American Political History I'm committed to bringing you bite-sized, digestible episodes that make history approachable for everyone, not just the history buffs. My goal is to engage you, to make you feel connected with the past, and to understand how it shapes our present and future. So, sit back, or better yet, take a walk or a drive, and let's journey through history together, one bite, at a time."

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  1. EPISODE 1

    Washington's First Term - The Election of 1789

    This wasn't really an election... not in the way we think of elections today. This was more like... a coronation by consensus.

    19 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Washington's First Term - Building The Machinery

    President Washington selects his cabinet and sets the precedent on how cabinet meetings work.

    11 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Washington's First Term - The Establishment of the Third Branch

    We cover the creation of the court system and the earliest history of the Supreme Court.

    17 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Washington's First Term - The People's Shield

    We cover the story of the ratification of the Bill of Rights

    22 min
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With American Political History I'm committed to bringing you bite-sized, digestible episodes that make history approachable for everyone, not just the history buffs. My goal is to engage you, to make you feel connected with the past, and to understand how it shapes our present and future. So, sit back, or better yet, take a walk or a drive, and let's journey through history together, one bite, at a time."

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  • Creator
    Jacob Edwards-King
  • Episodes
    166
  • Seasons
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 American Political History
  • Show Website
    American Political History