IPPH On Air

Sharon Pratt
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  • POLITICS

IPPH On Air is hosted by former DC Mayor and the Institute of Politics Policy and History’s Founding Director, Sharon Pratt. Each program, we take a deep dive into pressing issues of the day, exploring them through the lens of comparable historical events in our city - Washington, D.C. - and the nation. Each podcast features a diverse panel of compelling, expert personalities who can speak with authority on critical contemporary issues always bracketing conversations with relevant historical insights.

  1. Who Was Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker and How Did She Influence Emancipation? (With Jennifer Chiaverini)

    07/17/2024

    Who Was Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker and How Did She Influence Emancipation? (With Jennifer Chiaverini)

    Season 1 of "In the Room Where It Happened" focuses on America's defining father, Abraham Lincoln. In the final and fourth episode of the season, former D.C Mayor, Sharon Pratt speaks with New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Chiaverini. The pair discuss Elizabeth Keckley, Mary Todd Lincoln's dressmaker, the role she played in the Lincolns' lives and how she influenced emancipation. Jennifer Chiaverini is the New York Times bestselling author of thirty-three novels, including critically acclaimed historical fiction such as “Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker,” “Mrs. Lincoln’s Sisters” and “Fates and Traitors: A Novel of John Wilkes Booth.” In 2020, Jennifer was awarded an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Wisconsin Library Association for her novel Resistance Women. In 2023, the WLA awarded her the honor of Notable Wisconsin Author for her significant contributions to the state’s literary heritage.

    33 min
  2. How Did Abraham Lincoln Manage Public Opinion as President? (With Dr. Allen C. Guelzo)

    07/17/2024

    How Did Abraham Lincoln Manage Public Opinion as President? (With Dr. Allen C. Guelzo)

    Season 1 of "In the Room Where It Happened" focuses on America's defining father, Abraham Lincoln. In episode three, former D.C Mayor, Sharon Pratt speaks with historian and scholar Dr. Allen C. Guelzo about how Abraham Lincoln managed public opinion as a president through patience and humility. Dr. Allen C. Guelzo is Senior Research Scholar at the Council of the Humanities at Princeton University. He is the author of several books about the Civil War and early-nineteenth-century American history. He is a recipient of the Guggenheim-Lehrman Prize for Military History and has been awarded the Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize three times.

    40 min
  3. Lincoln's Impact on America Can’t Be Measured (With Professor Catherine Clinton)

    07/17/2024

    Lincoln's Impact on America Can’t Be Measured (With Professor Catherine Clinton)

    Season 1 of "In the Room Where It Happened" focuses on America's defining father, Abraham Lincoln. In episode two, former D.C Mayor, Sharon Pratt speaks with professor and scholar Catherine Clinton about the life of Mary Todd Lincoln and her influence on Abraham Lincoln's presidency.  Professor Catherine Clinton is a pioneering historian of American women, the American South and the Civil War. She is the author or editor of over 30 books, including “The Other Civil War: American Women in the Nineteenth Century,” “Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom” and “Mrs. Lincoln: A Life.” She served as a consultant for Steven Spielberg’s 2012 film “Lincoln.” She earned a B.A. from Harvard, her M.A. from the University of Sussex, and her Ph.D. from Princeton. She has taught previously at Harvard University, Wesleyan University and Brown University. She is currently a Professor of History at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

    43 min
  4. The Spiritual Connection Between Abraham Lincoln & John Wilkes Booth (With Professor Terry Alford)

    07/17/2024

    The Spiritual Connection Between Abraham Lincoln & John Wilkes Booth (With Professor Terry Alford)

    Season 1 of "In the Room Where It Happened" focuses on America's defining father, Abraham Lincoln. In episode one, former D.C Mayor, Sharon Pratt, dives deeper into the life and death of President Abraham Lincoln with author and scholar Terry Alford. The pair discuss Lincoln's connection to spiritualism and the parallels between Lincoln and his assassinator, John Wilkes Booth. Terry Alford is an author and historian. He received a Ph.D. in history from Mississippi State University and did post-doctoral work in family history at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Alford is a founding board member of the Abraham Lincoln Institute of Washington, D.C., and is a recognized authority on John Wilkes Booth and the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. He is the author of “Fortune's Fool: The Life of John Wilkes Booth” and “In the Houses of their Dead: The Lincolns, the Booths, and the Spirits.”

    38 min

  5. 10/19/2023

    Episode X of Founding Fathers Legacy Series (George Washington) – The Political Rise of George Washington

    In episode nine of the Founding Fathers' Legacy Series, Former Washington DC Mayor Sharon Pratt continues her exploration of America's first president, George Washington. She speaks with historical writer David O. Stewart about Washington's persona and political rise, as well as his experience leading an army. Check out David O. Stewart's book here: https://davidostewart.com/books/george-washington-the-political-rise-of-americas-founding-father/

    31 min

  6. 10/19/2023

    Episode IX of Founding Fathers Legacy Series (George Washington) – Shaping the First President

    In episode eight of the Founding Fathers' Legacy Series, Former Washington DC Mayor Sharon Pratt dives into the life of America's first president, George Washington. She speaks with professor and Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winning historian, Joseph J. Ellis. Professor Ellis discusses George Washington's public persona, his view on the presidency and his role in bringing the capital to Washington D.C. He also discusses Washington's involvement in slavery and how he was perceived by others, including the other Founding Fathers. Check out Joseph Ellis' book here: https://www.amazon.com/His-Excellency-Washington-Joseph-Ellis/dp/1400032539

    45 min

  7. 10/19/2023

    Episode VIII of Founding Fathers Legacy Series (Thomas Jefferson) – Unpacking the Complex Truth Behind the Legacy at Monticello

    For the final episode on Thomas Jefferson, Former D.C Mayor, Sharon Pratt hosts the "Where Do We Go From Here Symposium" live from Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson. The Series examines the education, philosophical influences, personal experiences, and the economic influences on these three Founding Fathers. The Series hosts 4-5 audio podcasts per President highlighting their education, their wives, their early careers, and their economic influences. With each President, the final episode is at their home (Montpelier, Monticello, and Mount Vernon.) A historic discussion with panelists: Former Mayor Sharon Pratt, IPPH Founding Director Michael Steele, Former RNC Chair, "MSNBC" political analyst, and former Lt. Gov. Maryland Niya Bates, Ph.D. candidate, Department of History & Department of African American Studies, Princeton University Lisa A. Francavilla, Ph.D., Senior Managing Editor, Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Retirement Series, International Center for Jefferson Studies John A. Ragosta, Ph.D./J.D., Interim Saunders Director, Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies at Monticello With funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation & MFS Investments Coming up next: George Washington.

    1h 40m

  8. 07/03/2023

    Episode VII of Founding Fathers Legacy Series (Thomas Jefferson) – Thomas Jefferson's Descendants

    In episode seven of the Founding Fathers' Legacy Series, Former Washington D.C Mayor Sharon Pratt speaks with Gayle Jessup White to examine Thomas Jefferson's legacy, his descendants and America’s complex racial history. Gayle Jessup White is the Public Relations & Community Engagement Officer at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s legendary estate, and a direct descendant of Jefferson. She speaks with Sharon Pratt about her quest to research her connection to Thomas Jefferson after hearing stories passed down from her father's family that they were descendants of Thomas Jefferson. Gayle Jessup White is also the author of "Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Lasting Legacy." The book chronicles her remarkable journey to understand and reclaim her heritage and ensure the nation lives up to the ideals advocated by her legendary ancestor.

    30 min
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IPPH On Air is hosted by former DC Mayor and the Institute of Politics Policy and History’s Founding Director, Sharon Pratt. Each program, we take a deep dive into pressing issues of the day, exploring them through the lens of comparable historical events in our city - Washington, D.C. - and the nation. Each podcast features a diverse panel of compelling, expert personalities who can speak with authority on critical contemporary issues always bracketing conversations with relevant historical insights.

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  • Creator
    Sharon Pratt
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sharon Pratt
  • Show Website
    IPPH On Air