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Presidencies of the United States

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Ever wondered how U.S. presidents—and the teams around them—have shaped the nation’s history and influenced the world we live in today? The Presidencies of the United States dives deep into American presidential history from 1789 to the present, exploring the people, decisions, and pivotal moments that defined each administration. Through a systematic, story-driven approach, I uncover the lesser-known narratives, overlooked figures, and surprising connections that rarely appear in textbooks. If

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53:04

Presidential Crisis Management: Leadership Lessons...

Presidencies of the United States ·

2026/02/04

Year(s) Discussed: 1866-2026Delve into the art of crisis management with insights from an expert PR consultant and journalist, Edward Segal. This episode uncovers the leadership strategies of US presidents, including insights on the importance of communication and information gathering for successful crisis managers like Franklin D Roosevelt and John F Kennedy. Our conversation also reveals how historical figures like Andrew Johnson and Richard Nixon faced self-inflicted disasters and what

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45:11

From Revolutionary Soldier to American Statesman:...

Presidencies of the United States ·

2026/01/20

Year(s) Discussed: 1758-1787 What does it take to rise from being a 16-year-old orphan to a central figure in the American founding? This episode explores the early leadership journey of James Monroe, a man driven by a profound aversion to "insignificance". We trace Monroe’s evolution from a courageous young lieutenant who nearly bled to death at the Battle of Trenton to a strategic thinker under the mentorship of Thomas Jefferson. You will learn how Monroe’s "substantial qualities of judgment"

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79:24

Interview with David T Beito, FDR: A New Political Life

Presidencies of the United States ·

2026/01/11

Year(s) Discussed: 1913-1945One of the most pivotal figures in 20th century history, as my guest David T Beito shares with us, Franklin D Roosevelt was also a complex figure who leaves a complicated legacy. Learn more about his rise to political prominence, the policies he pursued while in office, and the central role that politics played in his life. More information can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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95:26

SATT 033.3/VPOTUS 007.3 - John C Calhoun Part Three

Presidencies of the United States ·

2025/12/28

Tenure of Office: December 8, 1817 - March 4, 1825 (as Secretary of War); March 4, 1825 - December 28, 1832 (as Vice President); April 1, 1844 - March 10, 1845 (as Secretary of State)Though we come to the end of Calhoun's life and career in this episode, as I and my special guests, Alycia of Civics and Coffee and Alex of the Vice Presidencies series, learn, Calhoun was on the go to the very end with a stint as Secretary of State followed by a return to the US Senate. In our final evaluation of his

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82:09

SATT 033.2/VPOTUS 007.2 - John C Calhoun Part Two

Presidencies of the United States ·

2025/12/15

Tenure of Office: December 8, 1817 - March 4, 1825 (as Secretary of War); March 4, 1825 - December 28, 1832 (as Vice President); April 1, 1844 - March 10, 1845 (as Secretary of State)In the contested presidential election of 1824, Calhoun was without question elected as Vice President. In this episode, I am joined by Alycia of Civics and Coffee and Alex of the Vice Presidencies series to explore his tenure during his nearly (but not quite) two terms in office, how he navigated (and facilitated)

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71:02

SATT 033.1/VPOTUS 007.1 - John C Calhoun Part One

Presidencies of the United States ·

2025/12/07

Tenure of Office: December 8, 1817 - March 4, 1825 (as Secretary of War); March 4, 1825 - December 28, 1832 (as Vice President); April 1, 1844 - March 10, 1845 (as Secretary of State)Few figures loom as large in the annals of American history or have left such a challenging legacy with which to grapple than John Caldwell Calhoun of South Carolina. In this episode, I am joined by Alycia of Civics and Coffee and Alex of the Vice Presidencies series to explore Calhoun's early life, his rise to

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3:04

Intelligent Speech 2026 Special Update

Presidencies of the United States ·

2025/12/06

Your friendly neighborhood podcaster will be speaking at the virtual Intelligent Speech Conference on February 28th, 2026, and I'd love to see you there! Tickets are currently on sale at intelligentspeechonline.com, and you can use the special promo code "USA" to get 10% off. Be sure to get your ticket today!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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64:00

Friendsgiving 4.0: The Voyage to History

Presidencies of the United States ·

2025/11/26

History: the final frontier. These are the voyages of four podcasting friends. Their ongoing mission: to explore strange moments in history, to seek out historical narratives to share with their listeners, to boldly go where no podcasters have gone before! That's right, it's time for the annual Friendsgiving episode where I get together with Alycia from Civics & Coffee, Kenny from [Abridged] Presidential Histories and Democricide, and Howard from Plodding Through the Presidents to talk history,

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49:29

Interview with Charles Ferguson, Presidential Seclusion

Presidencies of the United States ·

2025/11/19

Year(s) Discussed: 1935-2025How presidents utilize the facilities put at their disposal can reveal much about the individual and their approach to the office. In my conversation with Charles Ferguson about his new book, Presidential Seclusion: The Power of Camp David, we explore tales from the history of the presidential retreat and the impact of the spirit of Camp David on the world leaders, families, and special guests who visit. Links to more information can be found at

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35:52

Interview with Howard Gillette, Greater Philadelphia...

Presidencies of the United States ·

2025/11/09

Year(s) Discussed: 1682-2025Philadelphia is at the heart of American history from before there was even a United States, but how did this region come to play such a large role in the Revolution and Early Republic periods and what influence has it had in building the present-day nation? Historian Howard Gillette joins me in this episode to answer these questions and to discuss his work on the three-volume Greater Philadelphia: A New History for the Twenty-First Century. More information can be

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74:47

VPOTUS 006.2 - Daniel D Tompkins Part Two

Presidencies of the United States ·

2025/11/02

Tenure of Office: March 4, 1817 - March 4, 1825Despite talking about resigning shortly after he took office, Daniel D Tompkins managed to serve out two full terms as Vice President. His tenure, however, was filled with financial difficulties and fighting the state of New York and the federal government to resolve debts incurred during the War of 1812. Despite winning reelection, Tompkins's reputation and his health would suffer in his eight years in office. Sources used for this episode can be

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74:47

VPOTUS 006.1 - Daniel D Tompkins Part One

Presidencies of the United States ·

2025/10/21

Tenure of Office: March 4, 1817 - March 4, 1825The only 19th century Vice President to serve two full terms (spoiler alert), in this episode, we cover Daniel D Tompkins's political rise in New York and transformation from the Clinton political machine's "Farmer's Boy" to a wartime governor who acted in his own right to ensure his state's defense admirably enough to be pushed forward to the second highest office in the land. Sources used for this episode can be found at

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80:26

Interview with Megan Gorman, All the Presidents' Money

Presidencies of the United States ·

2025/10/12

Year(s) Discussed: 1789-2025The president is responsible for administering the federal budget, but how have our chief executives handled their personal finances? My guest for this episode researched each and every one to find out. Listen to my conversation with Megan Gorman, author of All the Presidents' Money: How the Men Who Governed America Governed Their Money, to learn what diving deep into the financial history of the presidents can tell us about each of them as well as the lessons we can

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64:18

SATT 032.3 - William Wirt Part Three

Presidencies of the United States ·

2025/09/28

Tenure of Office: November 13, 1817 - March 4, 1829In this third and final part, we examine Wirt's life after leaving the Cabinet which included a presidential campaign, arguing two monumental cases before the Supreme Court, and his bid to become the first Florida snowbird in history. At the end, I and my special guest, Howard from Plodding Through the Presidents, evaluate Wirt's career and Cabinet tenure to determine whether he deserves a seat at the table of the Cabinet All-Stars. Sources used

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105:00

SATT 032.2 - William Wirt Part Two

Presidencies of the United States ·

2025/09/14

Tenure of Office: November 13, 1817 - March 4, 1829After making a name for himself in some high profile cases as well as his literary endeavors, William Wirt became the 9th US Attorney General and would ultimately prove to be the longest-serving person in that post to date. What did he contribute to the two administrations that he served and how did he transform the office of Attorney General? Join me and my special guest, Howard Dorre of Plodding Through the Presidents, as we explore Wirt's

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Frederick Muhlenberg

Presidencies of the United States ·

2025/08/31

Year(s) Discussed: 1750 - 1801To kick off our minisodes series looking at some of the lesser-known figures in our presidential narrative, we begin with the life and career of Frederick Muhlenberg, the first Speaker of the House and first Dean of the House. Sources used for this episode can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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85:08

SATT 032.1 - William Wirt Part One

Presidencies of the United States ·

2025/08/24

Tenure of Office: November 13, 1817 - March 4, 1829After a childhood marred by tragedy and drunken nights of Shakespearean recitations in a state of undress as a young adult, William Wirt went on to become one of the most well respected lawyers of the Early Republic, serving as legal counsel in some of the highest-profile cases of the time including the trial of George Wythe's alleged murderer and the treason trial of Aaron Burr. Why then isn't he better known in the modern day? Join me and my

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61:46

Interview with John Fagant, Buffalo Presidential Center

Presidencies of the United States ·

2025/08/17

Year(s) Discussed: 1817 - 1963With two presidents who made it their home, one who passed away there, and many others who have visited over the years, Buffalo has a special role in presidential history. In this episode, I am joined by John Fagant of the Buffalo Presidential Center to discuss some of the presidents with Buffalo connections as well as the Center's work in sharing the presidential and political history of New York state's second most populous city. More information can be found at

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31:57

4.43 - Madison Q&A

Presidencies of the United States ·

2025/07/28

You asked and I answered! As we close the book on the Madison presidency series, listeners sent in questions about topics ranging from the War of 1812 to Madison's views on the judiciary to differences between his two vice presidents. Listen in to learn a little more about the Father of the Constitution and his tenure as president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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47:36

Interview with Michael Giorgione, Inside Camp David

Presidencies of the United States ·

2025/07/13

Year(s) Discussed: 1935-2025Like all of us, presidents need a place where they can relax and unwind. Having served as its commanding officer under Presidents Bill Clinton and George W Bush, Michael Giorgione shares with us some of the history of the presidential retreat, Camp David, and what it takes behind the scenes to have it ready for the president, the first family, and their guests at a moment's notice. Links to more information about Michael and his book, Inside Camp David, can be found at

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