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The Buck Starts Here - Presidents, Policies, Hilarious History

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The Buck Starts Here—where U.S. presidential history gets a spicy makeover. Join no-nonsense economist Eric Mason and history-obsessed wild card Kyle Hedman as they dig into the messy, mind-blowing, and often WTF moments that shaped America’s commanders-in-chief. This is history served hot, with side-eye, deep dives, and sharp commentary that brings the past to life. From bad decisions and bigger egos to the policies that still echo today, we’re naming names and spilling presidential tea. Hit follow

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01:06:52

James Monroe Part III: Tariffs, Territory, and Total...

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2025/04/25

Think you know James Monroe? Think again. In this fieryepisode, Kyle and Eric spill the historical tea on the 5th President of the United States, diving deep into the Monroe Doctrine, territorial expansion, and the absolute trainwreck that was the Panic of 1819 — aka America’s firstbig economic flop.We’re talking federal power, tariff drama, and thenot-so-united States flexing on each other pre-Civil War. You’ll get the lowdown on Andrew Jackson’s unauthorized chaos in Florida, the founding of

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00:55:59

James Monroe Part II: Power, Pettiness and Public...

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2025/04/18

Get ready for a presidential glow-up like no other. In thisepisode, hosts Eric Mason and Kyle take you deep into the world of James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States—and the face of what was questionably called the Era of Good Feelings. Spoiler: it wasn’t all sunshine and unity.We’re unpacking Monroe’s crushing win over Rufus King inthe 1816 election, the forgotten greatness of Vice President Daniel Tompkins (a broke abolitionist hero), and Monroe’s awkward attempt at a “national

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00:56:51

James Monroe Part I: The Era of Good Feelings... And...

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2025/04/11

James Monroe: war hero, founding father, and the realreason the Monroe Doctrine is still a thing today. In this episode of The Buck Starts Here, Kyle and Eric break down the messy legacy of America’s fifth president. From battlefields to foreign policy, Monroe’s story is full of contradictions and drama you never saw coming.We’re diving into: * The Monroe Doctrine - America's original "stay out of our backyard" policy.* The not-so-good Era of Good Feelings (spoiler: it was

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00:59:09

James Madison Part IV: Burning Down The House...

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2025/03/28

The War of 1812: Britain’s still salty, America’s feelingfeisty, and Canada—well, Canada’s just trying to stay out of it (but also kinda not).In this episode, Kyle, Eric Mason, and special guest JoelMc (official Canadian correspondent 🇨🇦) unpack thedrama, destruction, and downright questionable decision-making that shaped this war. From the burning of Washington, D.C. to the Battle of Lake Erie, we coverit all—including the hilarious, ongoing blame game over who actually set D.C. on fire.But

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00:57:06

James Madison Part III: War, Wreckage & White House...

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2025/03/21

James Madison might’ve been the quiet type, but hispresidency? It was a whole saga. In this no-holds-barred episode, Eric Mason and Kyle tackle Madison’s transformation from Jefferson’s protégé to a leader navigating international tension, economic upheaval, and the road to the War of 1812.They spotlight Dolly Madison, the White House’soriginal power broker, who turned social gatherings into strategic gold. From the Non-Intercourse Act (no, not that kind) to the rise of industrialization, Madison’s

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00:47:10

James Madison Part II: Ditching Jefferson’s Playbook

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2025/03/14

James Madison—brilliant thinker, reluctant slaveholder, andthe guy who let the National Bank crash and burn. Oops. In this episode, we break down his tangled views on slavery (yes, even messier than Jefferson’s), his economic policies (or lack thereof), and how industrialization set the North and South on a collision course. Plus, we’re spilling the tea on dueling, monopolies, and the financial chaos of the War of 1812—because history is way juicier than your old textbooks let on.🎧 Hit play for

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01:02:41

James Madison Part I: Books, Bills and Big Brain Energy

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2025/03/07

Strap in, history buffs—it’s time to talk about JamesMadison, the quiet mastermind who basically built American democracy and thengot dragged into one of the sloppiest wars in U.S. history (looking at you, Warof 1812). This founding father may not have been the tallest (seriously, he wastiny), but he had one of the biggest brains in early America.In this episode, we break down Madison’s intellectualflexes, presidential fails, and complicated legacy—including his elitePrinceton education, his messy

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00:59:10

Thomas Jefferson Part IV: Lewis and Clark's Excellent...

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2025/02/28

Kyle and Eric are back, and this time, they’re tackling oneof the wildest adventures in American history—the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Fueled by Thomas Jefferson’s “buy now, figure it out later” approach to the Louisiana Purchase, this journey was way more than just a scenic hike. It was a survival test, a science experiment, and a crashcourse in diplomacy with Native American tribes—all wrapped up in one messy, death-defying road trip.But let’s be real—who actually made this expedition asuccess

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00:46:00

Thomas Jefferson Part III - Expansion, Economy and Ego

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2025/02/21

Thomas Jefferson was not in the market for a continent—until Napoleon hit him with a “buy one port, get 828,000 square miles free” deal. Suddenly, Mr. Strict Constitution had to bend his own rules to pull off the biggest land grab in U.S. history. In this episode, we break down how Jefferson finessed the Louisiana Purchase, why Napoleon was desperate for cash,and how this surprise sale changed America forever. Was it genius diplomacy or just a lucky break? And did anyone actually know where the

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00:59:42

Adams Part IV - Abigail Adams: Shark Tank-ing the 1780s

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2025/02/17

Think the Founding Fathers had all the brains? Think again. Abigail Adams wasn’t just John Adams’ wife—she was a financial genius, a sharp political thinker, and a woman way ahead of her time. While John was off debating democracy, Abigail was running the family estate, making smart investments, and proving that women had serious economic power in early America.In this episode, we dive into Abigail’s financial strategies, from investing in Revolutionary War bonds to navigating early American

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00:53:18

Thomas Jefferson Part II - The Man, The Myth, The Mess

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2025/02/10

Thomas Jefferson—writer of the Declaration of Independence, founding father, and absolute king of contradictions. He preached small government but flexed executive power whenever it suited him. He wantedeconomic independence but wrecked trade with the Embargo Act of 1807 (which backfired hard). And let’s not forget the Barbary Wars, where Mr. “No Standing Armies” suddenly had zero problem sending in the military. In this episode, Eric and Kyle break down Jefferson’s messy presidency—from his

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00:41:52

Jefferson Part I - Life, Liberty, and Owning People

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2025/02/03

Eric Mason and Kyle are here to spill the tea on America’s most complicated founding father—Thomas freaking Jefferson. He wrote the Declaration of Independence (cool), fought for liberty (also cool), but owned slaves while doing it (not cool, TJ). If you’ve ever wondered how someone could fight for freedom while running a plantation, buckle up—this one’s a ride.They’ll break down how Jefferson went from rich Virginia kid to the brains behind America’s independence, only to turn around and make

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00:45:03

John Adams Part III - Attack Ads, Media Manipulation,...

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2025/01/27

Think modern elections are intense? The 1800 presidential race between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson was the original political drama, complete with personal attacks, cutthroat tactics, and shocking betrayals.In this episode, Kyle and Eric spill the tea on: John Adams, America’s most underrated (and stubborn) founding father, and his fight to launch the U.S. Navy. Abigail Adams, the real financial genius of the Adams family, who could out-invest anyone. The epic frenemy relationship of Adams

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01:02:21

John Adams II - Political Firestorms, Naval Battles,...

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2025/01/20

What happens when a fiercely independent lawyer, an accidental diplomat, and a president with a talent for making enemies steps into the highest office in the land? You get John Adams—America’s most underrated Founding Father and the man who somehow managed to lead a nation while setting it on fire at the same time. In this episode of The Buck Starts Here, Kyle and Eric take a deep dive into Adams’ presidency—one filled with international intrigue, domestic chaos, and a brand-new navy that wasn’t

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00:52:58

John Adams Part I - Revolution, Resilience, and the...

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2025/01/13

In this episode of The Buck Starts Here, Kyle and Eric dive into the remarkable life and legacy of John Adams, the often-overlooked second president of the United States. From his early days as a principled lawyer to his pivotal role in the Revolution and his presidency, they unpack the complexities of a man whose moral convictions shaped the nation’s future.The conversation takes a deep dive into Adams’ defense of British soldiers after the Boston Massacre—an act of integrity that set the stage

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00:56:22

George Washington IV - Painting the Presidency

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2025/01/07

Kyle and Eric are joined by art aficionado Rae to dive into the surprisingly dramatic world of Gilbert Stuart’s portraiture—yes, the guy behind that George Washington portrait you see everywhere. They uncover the juicy details behind Stuart’s creative genius (and financial chaos), the careful crafting of Washington’s image to fit America’s budding identity, and even some macabre tidbits about grave robbing in the name of art. But that's not all—this episode introduces the very first POTUS Rating

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00:49:01

George Washington Part III - State of Franklin, Yazoo...

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2025/01/06

Kyle and Eric dive into some of the most intriguing—and often overlooked—moments of early American history. They explore the State of Franklin, a rogue attempt at statehood that lasted four tumultuous years, the Yazoo land scandal that redefined political corruption, and the Jay Treaty, a deeply unpopular but pivotal step in repairing U.S.-British relations after the Revolutionary War. Along the way, they unravel the complexities of economic recovery, the cultural dynamics of post-Revolution

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00:53:06

George Washington Part II - Counterfeits, Coins and...

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2025/01/05

What do counterfeiting scandals, the Coinage Act, and George Washington’s tricky dance with the French Revolution have in common? They’re all shaping up to be the juiciest parts of this episode! Kyle and Eric dig into the early chaos of America’s currency crisis—when counterfeiters were thriving and the Coinage Act swooped in to save the day. But that’s just the beginning. As the French Revolution exploded across the Atlantic, Washington was stuck between a guillotine and a hard place. Should

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00:40:59

George Washington Part I - Life, Legacy and Leadership

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2025/01/04

What do you get when you mix a land-surveying farm kid, a reluctant revolutionary, and a no-nonsense general with a knack for leading a country itching to implode? George Washington, of course! In this episode of The Buck Starts Here, Kyle and Eric unravel the myth and the man behind the powdered wig. From his scrappy beginnings on a small farm to becoming the glue that held a fledgling nation together, Washington’s story is packed with grit, genius, and just the right amount of drama to keep you

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00:01:27

Trailer - The Buck Starts Here

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2025/01/03

Most history podcasts tell you what the presidents did—The Buck Starts Here digs into why they did it (and what they totally screwed up along the way). We’re diving into the wild, messy, and sometimes downright ridiculous decisions that shaped the nation, mixing in a little economics (a.k.a. cliometrics) to figure out why things happened the way they did. Expect big personalities, bigger blunders, and plenty of laughs as we break down every president from Washington to the year 2000. History is

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