American Elections: Wicked Game
On February 10th, 1796, Vice President John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail, lamenting the state of discourse in the country. The election was nearing—and becoming heated. Newspapers screamed, factions warred, and John Adams was dismayed with what he called “the wicked Game.” Americans in 2023 can relate. They still have to endure months of shouting, outrage, and the worst sort of political rancor as the country once again chooses its president. But it’s almost always been this way. And to prove it, American Elections: Wicked Game will review the entire history of presidential elections, from the unanimous and inevitable election of George Washington in 1789 to Donald Trump’s surprise electoral victory in 2016—and his contested defeat in 2020. From the host of the American History Tellers and American Scandal, this podcast will explore all 59 presidential elections to discover that there never never was a “good ol’ days,” and that presidential politics has always been played dirty.
Hosts & Guests
Fascinating
Sep 23
Good history told in a captivating way. The bias is also relatively weak.
Solid show, couple issues
Oct 13
A little bias here and there, to claim Nixon had a difficult relationship with Ike was just not true. I also strongly contest the framing that he was on the Reagan-right of the party that was described in the 76 episode because he defended Goldwater and manipulated the southern strategy. His idealogical tendencies were far closer to that of Ford, Rockefeller or Eisenhower than Goldwater or Reagan, even if he used rhetoric of the latter. Otherwise I haven’t noticed anything notable. Keep up the good work!
Muah
Sep 1
I have loved this podcast since the first episode, and I still do and I’m going to be blunt to a couple of critics. This podcast is analyzing how people play the game of elections and focuses on elections from a historical point of view and has no political bias what so ever. If you are a staunch believer in the fact that Trump’s tactics are like eggs are falling out of the sky then this podcast isn’t for you and you shouldn’t waste time writing bad reviews without cause. This podcast describes the elections with such vivid imagery that it makes me feel like I’m watching a TV show.
Its ok.
Sep 16
There are factual inaccuracies, omissions or over simplified explanations. Clear bias against Nixon. To say Ike never trusted Nixon after the Checkers Speech is just plain wrong.
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- CreatorAirship
- Years Active2019 - 2024
- Episodes60
- RatingClean
- Copyright© 2024 Airship LLC
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