William Wirt Part Two is now available!

Presidencies of the United States

This podcast is devoted to exploring presidential history from the founding of the office in 1789 on through the present day. I plan to take a systematic approach to both the people and the events that have shaped and reshaped each administration and the office in general.

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SATT 032.2 - William Wirt Part Two
Sept. 14, 2025

SATT 032.2 - William Wirt Part Two

Tenure of Office: November 13, 1817 - March 4, 1829 After 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 contribu…
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Frederick Muhlenberg
Aug. 31, 2025

Frederick Muhlenberg

Year(s) Discussed: 1750 - 1801 To 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 f…
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SATT 032.1 - William Wirt Part One
Aug. 24, 2025

SATT 032.1 - William Wirt Part One

Tenure of Office: November 13, 1817 - March 4, 1829 After 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…
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Interview with John Fagant, Buffalo Presidential Center
Aug. 17, 2025

Interview with John Fagant, Buffalo Presidential Center

Year(s) Discussed: 1817 - 1963 With 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 som…
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4.43 - Madison Q&A
July 28, 2025

4.43 - Madison Q&A

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 Constit…
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Interview with Michael Giorgione, Inside Camp David
July 13, 2025

Interview with Michael Giorgione, Inside Camp David

Year(s) Discussed: 1935-2025 Like 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…
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