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This American President

This American President

The leaders you thought you knew.

  • 57 minutes 34 seconds
    What Did Abraham Lincoln Believe? with Allen Guelzo
    Abraham Lincoln once described democracy as "government of the people, by the people, for the people," but what exactly did that mean? In this episode, renowned Lincoln scholar Allen Guelzo explains our 16th president's vision for America.

    OUR ANCIENT FAITH: LINCOLN, DEMOCRACY, AND THE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT
    https://www.amazon.com/Our-Ancient-Faith-Democracy-Experiment/dp/0593534441/
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    Host: Richard Lim
    Producer: Michael Neal
    Artist: Nip Rogers, www.NipRogers.com
    23 April 2024, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 22 minutes
    The Presidents of the Roaring Twenties Part 2 | The Triumph and Tragedy of Warren G. Harding
    Few presidents have been as mocked and vilified as Warren G. Harding, but few have examined the difficult circumstances he faced upon entering office -- an economic depression, social unrest, and violent extremism. During the 1920 election, Harding had pledged to address these problems and lead America into an era of "normalcy." In this episode, we examine how successful was in fulfilling that promise.

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    Host: Richard Lim
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    8 April 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 50 minutes 42 seconds
    Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Most Controversial President of All Time? with David T. Beito
    Franklin Roosevelt, the only president to serve more than two terms, is one of the most popular and beloved leaders in American history. At the same time, he is also one of the most hated. Critics often point to what they consider to be his many violations of Americans' civil liberties. In this episode, we interview David Beito about some of FDR's most controversial decisions.


    THE NEW DEAL’S WAR ON THE BILL OF RIGHTS: THE UNTOLD STORY OF FDR’S CONCENTRATION CAMPS, CENSORSHIP, AND MASS SURVEILLANCE
    https://www.amazon.com/New-Deals-Bill-Rights-Concentration/dp/159813356X
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    Host: Richard Lim
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    19 March 2024, 10:00 am
  • 43 minutes 51 seconds
    The Presidential Express: The History of Trains in American Politics, with Edward Segal
    There are few things more nostalgic than a train. Politicians know this all too well, so it's no surprise that trains have played a prominent role in American political campaigns. In this episode, Edward Segal explains how presidents have used trains to connect with the American people.

    WHISTLE-STOP POLITICS: CAMPAIGN TRAINS AND THE REPORTERS WHO COVERED THEM
    https://www.amazon.com/Whistle-Stop-Politics-Campaign-Reporters-Covered-ebook/dp/B0CDJV4XTV
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    5 March 2024, 11:00 am
  • 49 minutes 23 seconds
    Why America Could Have a Presidential Succession Crisis, with Roy E. Brownell II
    America has an unmatched record when it comes to the peaceful transfer of power. According to legal scholar Roy E. Brownell II, however, our country is not that far off from a presidential succession crisis. In this episode, Mr. Brownell covers the history of presidential succession and the flaws in the current system.

    HOW TO AVOID A PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION NIGHTMARE
    https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-avoid-a-presidential-succession-nightmare-9cb9610d
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    Host: Richard Lim
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    20 February 2024, 11:00 am
  • 45 minutes 15 seconds
    Who Was the Real Ulysses S. Grant? with John Reeves
    To his critics, he was a drunkard and a butcher who failed his way upward in life. To his admirers, he was nothing less than the savior of the nation. Few presidents have had their reputation fluctuate so dramatically as Ulysses S. Grant. In this episode, we interview author John Reeves to find out who the real Ulysses Grant was.

    SOLDIER OF DESTINY: SLAVERY, SECESSION, AND THE REDEMPTION OF ULYSSES S. GRANT
    https://www.amazon.com/Soldier-Destiny-Slavery-Secession-Redemption/dp/1639365273
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    Host: Richard Lim
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    6 February 2024, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 28 seconds
    The Presidents of the Roaring Twenties Part 1 | The Rise of Warren G. Harding
    In 1920, Warren G. Harding was elected president in one of the greatest landslides in American history. His margin of victory* over his opponent James Cox exceeded those of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, and Barack Obama. In this episode, we explore how this former newspaperman rose to become a popular figure and the 29th president of the United States.

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    *In terms of popular vote percentage.
    22 January 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 50 minutes 40 seconds
    Theodore Roosevelt: America's First Modern President, with Michael Patrick Cullinane
    Theodore Roosevelt is often described as America's first modern president, setting a standard by which future presidents would be judged. In this episode, we interview historian Michael Patrick Cullinane about how Roosevelt transformed both the nation and its highest office.


    REMEMBERING THEODORE ROOSEVELT: REMINISCENCES OF HIS CONTEMPORARIES
    https://www.amazon.com/Remembering-Theodore-Roosevelt-Reminiscences-Contemporaries/dp/3030692957
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    Host: Richard Lim
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    16 January 2024, 11:00 am
  • 17 minutes 37 seconds
    History of the Papacy Preview: The Septuagint with Steve Guerra and Garry Stevens
    Original Title: The Septuagint – It Really is Greek to MeOriginal Release Date: 6/30/2023Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/S74PWXbhjWZ
    Description: The Septuagint is the most important translations you’ve never heard of. In this episode of the 10th Anniversary of the History of the Papacy series, Steve Guerra and his special guest Garry Stevens lay out the basics of the Septuagint translation of the Old Testament. They talk about the issues of translation and the process of translation.
    Learn more about the History of Papacy and subscribe:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3td44ES Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7DelfggbL0Au4e3aUyWDaS?si=6ffaacda2ddc4d9b Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/history-of-the-papacy-podcast_1Email Us: [email protected]Website: https://atozhistorypage.start.pageSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyParthenon Podcast Network: https://www.parthenonpodcast.com The History of the Papacy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistory
    Listen to more episodes in this series:
    1. The Septuagint – It Really is Greek to Me
    2. The Septuagint – Legends, Myths and Even Some History
    3. The Septuagint: A Corruption or the Original Text
    4. The Septuagint: The Quest for Authenticity
    5. The Septuagint: A Jewish Text Waiting for Christianity
    6. The Septuagint: A Text for All Ages
    12 January 2024, 11:00 am
  • 57 minutes 17 seconds
    Rediscovering Jimmy Carter, with Jonathan Alter
    Jimmy Carter has lived a remarkable life. He was on his way to becoming a Navy admiral, but instead became a peanut farmer. He had one of the unlikeliest rises to the presidency, but saw his popularity plummet and was voted out of office in a landslide. He then had one of the most active retirements in American presidential history. In this episode, we interview Jonathan Alter about the surprising life story of America's longest-lived chief executive.


    HIS VERY BEST: JIMMY CARTER, A LIFE
    https://www.amazon.com/His-Very-Best-Jimmy-Carter/dp/1501125540/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3UISQT2YFTAB8
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    Host: Richard Lim
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    8 January 2024, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    How Ulysses S. Grant Destroyed the Ku Klux Klan, with Fergus M. Bordewich
    Ulysses S. Grant is famous as the victorious general of the Civil War, but as president, he successfully waged another war -- one to defeat the infamous Ku Klux Klan. In this episode, we interview Fergus M. Bordewich about this forgotten chapter in American history.



    KLAN WAR: ULYSSES S. GRANT AND THE BATTLE TO SAVE RECONSTRUCTION
    https://www.amazon.com/Klan-War-Ulysses-Battle-Reconstruction/dp/0593317815
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    Host: Richard Lim
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    18 December 2023, 11:00 am
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