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Åsa and Chris

July 4, 2025

SATT 031.3 - John Quincy Adams Part Three

Tenure of Office: September 22, 1817 - March 3, 1825 Though his tenure as President was not as long as he would have liked, John Quincy Adams went on to have an impactful career after leaving the Cabinet (and the Presidency) by serving in the US House of Representatives. Will this earn him a seat at the table of Cabinet All-Stars? Listen to this final episode in the series to learn what I and my special guests, Åsa and Chris of A Flatpack History of Sweden and Kingdöm, thought of Adams's life and legacy. Sources used for this episode can be found on the website at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com.
June 22, 2025

SATT 031.2 - John Quincy Adams Part Two

Tenure of Office: September 22, 1817 - March 3, 1825 Not long after his arrival in Russia, tensions between the US and Britain resulted in war, and John Quincy Adams was called on to help negotiate the peace. Following eight years in Europe, Adams got his chance to shape American foreign policy with his appointment to Secretary of State. Join me and my special guests, Åsa and Chris of A Flatpack History of Sweden and Kingdöm, as we examine this key period in the life of JQA. Sources used for this episode can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com.
June 1, 2025

SATT 031.1 - John Quincy Adams Part One

Tenure of Office: September 22, 1817 - March 3, 1825 Few figures from the post-Revolutionary generation of American politicians loom as large as John Quincy Adams, but how did he become Old Man Eloquent? Joined by my special guests, Åsa and Chris of A Flatpack History of Sweden and Kingdöm, we explore Adams's early life including his early travels to Europe, his early diplomatic career, and his tenure in the US Senate. Sources used for this episode can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com .
March 26, 2023

SATT 019 - Caesar A Rodney

Tenure of Office: January 20, 1807 - December 5, 1811 A member of the politically prominent Rodney family of Delaware, Caesar A Rodney was recruited to service in the US House of Representatives by none other than Thomas Jefferson and a few years later was invited to join his Cabinet as Attorney General. With Åsa and Chris of A Flatpack History of Sweden, I explore Rodney's life and career in this episode to determine what legacy he leaves and whether it makes him worthy of a seat at the table of the Cabinet All-Stars.