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This American President delves into the lives and legacies of U.S. presidents through long form stories and interviews. It will challenge the way you look at American history. Hosted by Richard Lim. Art by NipRogers.com.
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38. Todd Arrington on James Garfield
When he was shot by assassin Charles Guiteau, President James Garfield was robbed of his place in history. He would forever be relegated to obscurity. In this episode, we interview Todd Arrington on his book on the 20th president and how Garfield deserves a better place in the annals of American history.
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Check out Todd Arrington's book, The Last Lincoln Republican: The Presidential Election of 1880.
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Feb 16, 2021
37. David S. Reynolds on Abraham Lincoln
How was Abraham Lincoln influenced by the culture and everyday life in pre-civil war America? David S. Reynolds explores this in his new book, Abe: Abraham Lincoln in His Times.
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Feb 5, 2021
36. The Price of Ambition Part III (John F. Kennedy)
John F. Kennedy often gets high marks for his leadership during the Cuban Missile Crisis, but he agonized over what to do in Southeast Asia. This episode covers the origins of America's disastrous intervention in Vietnam—and JFK’s own tragic demise.
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Jan 19, 2021
35. Fredrik Logevall on John F. Kennedy
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Fredrik Logevall has written a new biography about the 35th president, titled JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century. In this episode, Dr. Logevall discusses new insights he uncovered about JFK’s early career.
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Jan 5, 2021
34. The Price of Ambition Part II (John F. Kennedy)
In October of 1962, John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev went to the brink of nuclear armageddon. In this episode, we cover how they managed the most dangerous moment in human history, the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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Dec 15, 2020
33. Lindsay Chervinsky on Washington's Cabinet
Now that the election is over, attention is focusing on what the new cabinet will look like. We take the president’s cabinet for granted but Professor Lindsay M. Chervinsky shows that it’s creation wasn’t a foregone conclusion. We interview her about her new book on how George Washington created this uniquely American institution.
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Dec 1, 2020
32. Paul Brandus on Jackie Kennedy Onassis
Jackie Kennedy was widowed at the age of 34, forever traumatized by her husband’s assassination. In this episode, Paul Brandus discusses his new book, Jackie: Her Transformation from First Lady to Jackie O, and how she sought to build a life without JFK.
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Nov 17, 2020
31. The Price of Ambition Part I (John F. Kennedy)
John F. Kennedy entered office amid great expectations and high ambitions. But his idealism would soon crash into the realities of the Cold War. This episode examines the complex situations JFK encountered in the Third World.
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Nov 3, 2020
30. The World According to Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin remains one of the world’s most enigmatic leaders, but Professor Brian Taylor has spent years studying what makes the Russian president tick. In this episode, Dr. Taylor discusses his book, The Code of Putinism.
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Oct 30, 2020
29. Abraham Lincoln: The Master of Fake News
They called him Honest Abe, but according to author Elizabeth Mitchell, Abraham Lincoln wasn't always honest. In fact, few presidents have more effectively manipulated the media. In this episode, Ms. Mitchell discusses her new book, Lincoln's Lie.
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Oct 26, 2020
28. Confirming a Supreme Court Justice In An Election Year: Historically Sound or Rank Hypocrisy?
GOP senators are moving to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. In light of their 2016 refusal to give Merrick Garland a hearing, is this hypocrisy? Historian David Greenberg weighs in.
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Oct 20, 2020
27. The Blueprint: Washington’s Farewell Address and His Advice for Every American (Preview)
In 1796, George Washington decided to retire after decades of public service, but he was worried for his nation’s future. This episode explores his Farewell Address, which he hoped would guide Americans beyond his own lifetime.
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Oct 6, 2020
26. What Happens if the President is Incapacitated?
President Trump’s COVID diagnosis raises questions about what happens when the president is incapacitated. Jane Hampton Cook and our host Richard Lim discuss what history has to say about presidential illnesses.
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Sep 15, 2020
25. The History of Presidential Elections with Jarrett Stepman
In the middle of a heated presidential election, historian Jarrett Stepman explains what lessons history has to offer about the electoral college, running mate selections, and televised debates. Jarrett Stepman is the cohost of The Right Side of History and author of The War on History: The Conspiracy to Rewrite America's Past.
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Aug 18, 2020
24. Jane Hampton Cook on America’s Suffragists: 100 Years Later
100 years after the 19th amendment, Jane Hampton Cook’s book Resilience on Parade recounts the long struggle to secure women the right to vote nationwide. In this episode, Jane discusses the key figures and moments in the women’s suffrage movement.
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Aug 8, 2020
23. Merrill Eisenhower Atwater on President Eisenhower
The grandson of the 34th president, Merrill Eisenhower Atwater continues his family’s tradition of public service as CEO of People to People International. In this episode, Merrill discusses his grandfather’s towering legacy.
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Jul 8, 2020
22. On the Edge of Armageddon Part II (Dwight D. Eisenhower)
Some remember Dwight D. Eisenhower’s presidency as a time of peace and prosperity, but in reality, it was an era of constant global crises. This episode explores how Eisenhower skillfully navigated the perils of the Cold War.
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Apr 16, 2020
21. On the Edge of Armageddon Part I (Dwight D. Eisenhower)
Few men entered the presidency as prepared as Dwight D. Eisenhower, but the Cold War required exquisite statesmanship. This episode explores Eisenhower’s plans to contain communism and prevent nuclear holocaust.
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Apr 14, 2020
Pandemics, Presidents, and Prophets
Our host Richard and Joey Brown discuss the smallpox pandemic during the American Revolution and the Spanish Flu and the lessons those events have to offer for the present COVID-19 pandemic.
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Feb 29, 2020
20. The Power of the Universe Part II (Harry S. Truman)
Harry S. Truman, a former haberdasher from Missouri, presided over the final victory in World War II, but a new conflict emerged: the Cold War. This episode explores how he responded to the unprecedented challenge of containing communism.
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Feb 3, 2020
State of the Podcast + Kickstarter Project
Richard and Michael answer questions from listeners including the origin story of the podcast and what goes into making an episode. They also announce a Kickstarter Project to fund a podcast studio. To become a backer of our Kickstarter visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thisamerpres/podcast-studio-0
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Oct 23, 2019
19. The Power of the Universe Part I (Harry S. Truman)
In 1945, Harry S. Truman made one of the most fateful decisions any president has ever had to make: to use the atomic bomb as a weapon of war. This episode examines the unique circumstances and earthshaking consequences of that choice.
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Sep 28, 2019
18. Nigel Hamilton on FDR
Nigel Hamilton is the author of an epic-three part biography on Franklin D. Roosevelt. In this episode, Hamilton discusses his new book, War and Peace: FDR's Final Odyssey: D-Day to Yalta, 1943–1945.
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Jul 18, 2019
17. Apollo 11 Splashdown with Navy Frogman John Wolfram
When John Wolfram joined the US Navy in 1967, he did not know he would become the first person to see the Apollo 11 astronauts after the moon landing. John shares about his experiences of the Apollo 11 naval recovery and in Vietnam.
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Jun 15, 2019
16. A Gulf of Civil Horror (George Washington)
George Washington is known as the “Indispensable Man” of the American Revolution. That was never truer than in 1783, when a mysterious conspiracy in Newburgh, NY almost destroyed the young republic. The episode examines Washington’s role in that crucial moment.
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May 8, 2019
15. Presidential Fight Club with Scott Rank
Scott Rank discusses his podcast "Presidential Fight Club", which seeks to answer the question "If all of the presidents fought each other one-on-one, who would win?"
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Mar 30, 2019
14. Gen. Michael Hayden, Director of the NSA and CIA under George W. Bush
General Michael V. Hayden was on the front lines during President Bush’s War on Terror. In this episode, the former NSA and CIA director discusses the dilemmas presidents face in defending America from attack.
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Feb 10, 2019
13. Will and Ted’s Imperial Adventure Part II (William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt)
William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt succeeded in building an American empire, but they found themselves in an unexpected war against the Philippines. This episode explores the horrors of America’s most forgotten war.
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Oct 17, 2018
12. Will and Ted’s Imperial Adventure Part I (William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt)
The unlikely pair of William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt transformed their nation from an isolationist republic to a global empire. This episode examines how they remade the United States and what it means for Americans today.
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Jun 11, 2018
11. The Great American Conqueror Part II (James K. Polk)
When James K. Polk left the presidency, he was exhausted with just months to live—but he left his nation a continental giant. This episode explores the obstacles he overcame so that America could become one of the great nations of the world.
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Mar 21, 2018
10. The Great American Conqueror Part I (James K. Polk)
Politicians are known for breaking promises, but not James K. Polk. He entered the presidency promising to fulfill his nation’s “Manifest Destiny” and he succeeded beyond anyone’s imagination. This episode explores how he pulled it off.
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Dec 5, 2017
9. The Art of the Steal (Thomas Jefferson)
It took America a little bit of luck and the collective genius of Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe to secure the Louisiana Purchase from France. This episode explores how these three American giants pulled off the bargain of the century.
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Sep 26, 2017
8. The Women Who Would Be President
No woman has ever served as president, but it isn’t for lack of trying. This episode examines the women who sought to shatter the ultimate glass ceiling in American politics and seeks to answer the question, why didn’t any of them succeed.
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Aug 15, 2017
7. Bob Knudsen on Photographing the President
As a White House photographer for six presidents, Bob Knudsen had a front row seat for some of the most important events in modern history. In this episode, his son (also Bob Knudsen) shares anecdotes about the private side of America's presidents.
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Jul 19, 2017
6. The Inscrutable Man Part II (Franklin D. Roosevelt)
Franklin D. Roosevelt spent his last years as president winning one world war while trying to prevent another. But one man stood in the way: Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin. This episode explores FDR’s efforts to secure lasting peace.
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Jun 27, 2017
5. The Inscrutable Man Part I (Franklin D. Roosevelt)
In 1944, Americans elected Franklin D. Roosevelt to an unprecedented fourth term as president, but few knew that he was a dying man. This episode explores decisions made that critical year that would alter the fates of millions of people.
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Jun 6, 2017
4. Peggy Grande on President Reagan
In 1989, Peggy Grande got the opportunity of a lifetime when she became the executive assistant to former President Ronald Reagan. In this episode, Mrs. Grande discusses her experience with one of America’s most consequential leaders.
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May 16, 2017
3. Fake News and Nasty Men (1876 Election)
Before Bush v Gore and Trump v Biden, there was Hayes v Tilden, the nastiest presidential race in American history. This episode explores in 1876 election—a time when fraud, corruption, and the threat of violence overturned the will of the American people.
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Apr 25, 2017
2. Smile of the Demagogue (Andrew Johnson)
Fate put Andrew Johnson in the White House during a critical time in American history—a unique opportunity that he completely squandered. This episode examines America’s obscure 17th president and how his failures continue to haunt America to this day.
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Apr 4, 2017
1. The First American Action Hero (George Washington)
He might look like an old man on the one-dollar bill, but George Washington was once a bona fide action hero. This episode explores our first president’s legendary exploits during the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.
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Mar 1, 2017
Introducing This American President
This American President delves into the lives and legacies of U.S. presidents through long form stories and interviews. It will challenge the way you look at American history. Hosted by Richard Lim.
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