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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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From Revolutionary Soldier to American Statesman: Monroe Pre-Presidency Part One
Jan. 20, 2026

From Revolutionary Soldier to American Statesman: Monroe Pre-Presidency Part One

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 …
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Interview with David T Beito, FDR: A New Political Life
Jan. 11, 2026

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

Year(s) Discussed: 1913-1945 One 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 offi…
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SATT 033.3/VPOTUS 007.3 - John C Calhoun Part Three
Dec. 28, 2025

SATT 033.3/VPOTUS 007.3 - John C Calhoun Part Three

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 Civic…
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SATT 033.2/VPOTUS 007.2 - John C Calhoun Part Two
Dec. 15, 2025

SATT 033.2/VPOTUS 007.2 - John C Calhoun Part Two

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 …
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SATT 033.1/VPOTUS 007.1 - John C Calhoun Part One
Dec. 7, 2025

SATT 033.1/VPOTUS 007.1 - John C Calhoun Part One

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…
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Intelligent Speech 2026 Special Update
Dec. 6, 2025

Intelligent Speech 2026 Special Update

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 ti…
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