America: The Story of the USA

America: The Story of the USA

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  • In the Making: AI and the Threat of Human Extinction

    This week, as a senior staffer at Anthropic - the owner of Chat GPT - sparks fears that robots could wipe out the human race, we discuss the advancement of AI and why every country except the USA appears to want to do something about it.

    Plus, the Kennedy Centre shuts its doors for two years for renovation work, and the Supreme Court has rejected President Trump's proposed restrictions on mail-in ballots, including the creation of a national voter list.

    And, Mitch McConnell rises from the alleged dead and returns to the Senate after three months.

    To discuss this, I am joined by SCOTUS and US Constitution expert Emma Long from the University of East Anglia, and tech expert Will Guyatt.

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    02:23 - SCOTUS strike down Trump's mail-in vote changes

    12:39 - The Kennedy Centre closes

    19:42 - Is AI about to take over the world?

    42:04 - The AI and the US Constitution

    59:18 - Mitch McConnell Rises!

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    News Sources:

    • Kennedy Center board vote to close for renovations: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/trumps-handpicked-kennedy-center-board-votes-close-venue-renovations-rcna597921 

    • Trump attacks SCOTUS after they shoot down his mail-in vote restrictions: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yjpdy4gjlo 

    • Mitch McConnell returns: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/14/mitch-mcconnell-return-senate 

    • Russia and China AI misuse: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/anthropic-says-russian-and-chinese-threat-actors-used-claude-as-a-weapons-engineering-assistant-for-drone-swarming-and-more/ar-AA2c2cjA?ocid=BingNewsSerp

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      1 hr 11 min
    • Who is President William Howard Taft?

      William Taft is one of the most unusual figures in American presidential history - a man who never really wanted to be president, but who nonetheless shaped the office in ways that still matter today.

      He was a jurist at heart, a reluctant politician, a colonial administrator, and a president whose leadership style defied the expectations of the Progressive Era. His life took him from Cincinnati to the Philippines, from the White House to the Supreme Court, and from political frustration to personal fulfilment.

      Today, we explore Taft’s early years, his rise through law and public service, his complex presidency, his role in America’s imperial project, his surprising influence on sport and presidential culture, and the legacy he left behind, as I’m asking… who is former President William Howard Taft?

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      Special Guests:

      Adam Burns, Head of Politics at Brighton College. Adam’s research focuses on Taft’s involvement in the Philippines and American empire, and on Taft’s leadership as a template for how presidents engage with sport.

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      Reading List:

      • William Howard Taft: An Intimate History by Judith Icke Anderson: https://www.amazon.com/William-Howard-Taft-Intimate-History/dp/0393030253 

      • The Life of William Howard Taft by Henry F. Pringle: https://www.amazon.com/Life-William-Howard-Taft-Pringle/dp/0405121957 

      • Taft by Jeffrey Rosen: https://www.amazon.com/Taft-Jeffrey-Rosen/dp/0812974881 

      • Our Chief Magistrate and His Powers by William Howard Taft: https://www.amazon.com/Chief-Magistrate-His-Powers/dp/0231101284 

        • The Imperial Cruise by James Bradley: https://www.amazon.com/Imperial-Cruise-Secret-History-Empire/dp/0316014001 

        • The Blood of Government: Race, Empire, the United States, and the Philippines by Paul A. Kramer: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Government-Empire-Philippines-American/dp/0807858630 

        • Benevolent Assimilation: The American Conquest of the Philippines by Stuart Creighton Miller: https://www.amazon.com/Benevolent-Assimilation-American-Conquest-Philippines/dp/0300030812 

        • The American Colonial State in the Philippines by Julian Go & Anne Foster: https://www.amazon.com/American-Colonial-State-Philippines-Global/dp/0822330394 

          • The President’s First Pitch: How Taft Started a Tradition by William J. Ryczek: https://www.amazon.com/Presidents-First-Pitch-Baseball-Tradition/dp/078647842X 

          • Sports and the American Presidency by Travis Vogan: https://www.amazon.com/Sports-American-Presidency-Travis-Vogan/dp/0815380975 

          • The Games Presidents Play by John Sayle Watterson: https://www.amazon.com/Games-Presidents-Play-Sports-White/dp/0807858851 

            • The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism by Doris Kearns Goodwin: https://www.amazon.com/Bully-Pulpit-Theodore-Roosevelt-Journalism/dp/141654786X 

            • The Age of Reform by Richard Hofstadter: https://www.amazon.com/Age-Reform-From-Bryan-F-D-R/dp/039470949X 

            • The Triumph of Conservatism by Gabriel Kolko: https://www.amazon.com/Triumph-Conservatism-Reinterpreted-American-History/dp/0029166500 

              • Theodore Rex by Edmund Morris: https://www.amazon.com/Theodore-Rex-Edmund-Morris/dp/0812966007 

              • Colonel Roosevelt by Edmund Morris: https://www.amazon.com/Colonel-Roosevelt-Edmund-Morris/dp/0375756937 

              • The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris: https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Theodore-Roosevelt-Edmund-Morris/dp/0375756783 

                • Chief Justice Taft by David Burton: https://www.amazon.com/Chief-Justice-Taft-David-Burton/dp/0809313403 

                • The Supreme Court in the Progressive Era by William G. Ross: https://www.amazon.com/Supreme-Court-Progressive-Era-1900-1920/dp/0313264941 

                  • The Republic for Which It Stands by Richard White: https://www.amazon.com/Republic-Which-Stands-Transformation-1865-1920/dp/0199735816 

                  • The War of 1898: The United States and Cuba by Louis A. Pérez Jr.: https://www.amazon.com/War-1898-United-States-Cuba/dp/0807845081 

                  • America’s Empire by Andrew J. Bacevich: https://www.amazon.com/American-Empire-Andrew-J-Bacevich/dp/0674006713

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                    Highlights:

                    02:26 - The Right State at the Right Time

                    06:34 - Law and Politics

                    12:45 - The Phillipines... and Back Again

                    19:50 - Teddy's Choice

                    24:44 - The Beginning of the End

                    31:17 - A Fractured GOP

                    33:38 - Taft and Sport

                    42:41 - A Doomed Re-Election Bid

                    48:12 - Chief Justice Taft

                    53:45 - What We Get Wrong About Taft

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                    1 hr 2 min
                  • Study Notes: The Events of 9/11

                    America: Study Notes are quickfire explainers for all the things you want to know about the USA, but don't want to ask.

                    Today: the events of 9/11 - what happened that morning, the immediate aftermath, and the consequences that shaped the United States and the world in the 25 years since.

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                    12 min
                  • In the Making: Trump and the AfD

                    This week, as Germany's far right AfD party win crucial state elections, we discuss Trump's celebration and how the MAGA blueprint is being used around the world to normalise extremism in politics.

                    Plus, Trump has created his own map of the world, and it's not great news for Greenland and Iceland.

                    And Lonnie Bunch is the latest high profile figure to be forced out of post by the current administration, leaving the Smithsonian after 38 years.

                    To discuss this, I am joined by Alyssa Royse, gym owner, writer, caller-outer of BS, common sense advocate, and all round lovely person.

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                    01:22 - Trump Admits to High Oil Prices

                    02:52 - Lonnie Bunch Leaves the Smithsonian

                    08:25 - Trump's Map of the World

                    14:59 - Trump and the AfD

                    46:11 - Oysters in New York

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                    News Sources:

                    • Lonnie Bunch leaves The Smithsonian: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/lonnie-bunch-smithsonian-leader-to-retire-amid-trump-criticism/ar-AA2bOuar?ocid=BingNewsSerp 

                    • Trump Maps: https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/trumps-map-making-social-media-stirs-controversy-north-136273860 

                    • New America: https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/117225349620809512 

                    • Saving the planet with oysters: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/3-million-oysters-eaten-by-new-yorkers-are-rebuilding-the-citys-reefs/ 

                    • Billion Oyster Project: https://www.billionoysterproject.org/

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                      56 min
                    • Why is Psycho So Scary?

                      Disclaimer: there may be short blips of incoherent sound in this episode. Please bear with us.

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                      When Psycho premiered in 1960, audiences had never seen anything like it. Alfred Hitchcock - already one of the world’s most prolific directors - released a low‑budget, black‑and‑white thriller that shocked critics, electrified audiences, and permanently changed the rules of American cinema. The film’s infamous shower scene, its brutal narrative twists, and its psychological intensity helped redefine what horror could be.

                      But Psycho wasn’t just scary because of what was on screen. It was scary because of how Hitchcock marketed it, how it tapped into real‑world anxieties, and how it drew inspiration from the crimes of a real life monster, still fresh in the public imagination.

                      So today, on the anniversary of its theatrical release, we explore why Psycho gained immediate notoriety, how it executed and reinvented horror conventions, and why it remains one of the most frightening and influential films ever made, as I ask… why is Psycho so scary?

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                      Special Guests:

                      Stephen Rebello, whose book Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho is the definitive account of how the film came to be.

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                      Reading List:

                      • Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho by Stephen Rebello

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                        Highlights:

                        02:29 - Throwing Out the Rulebook

                        09:04 - A Master of Suspense

                        14:03 - A Blueprint for Horror Marketing

                        21:55 - 3 Melons = Untimely Death

                        29:04 - Ed Gein

                        39:13 - Psycho's Legacy

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                        51 min
                      • Study Notes: The Presidents - John Tyler (1841 - 1845)

                        America: Study Notes are quickfire explainers for all the things you want to know about the USA, but don't want to ask.

                        Today: the tenth President of the United States, John Tyler - his unexpected rise to the presidency, his turbulent time in office, his key achievements and controversies, and his lasting legacy.

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                        12 min
                      • In the Making: Trump Taking Oil and People Giving Pizza

                        This week, Donald Trump renames Lake Ontario to Lake America, and though nobody is going with it, Google and Apple have both updates their maps.

                        Trump received good news from the Supreme Court, who have allowed construction of his $400m ballroom to continue.

                        Meanwhile, the US are yoinking over 60 billion barrels of oil from Venezuela, and they should be gosh darn grateful about it.

                        And Amazon face a lawsuit from 22 states over allegedly inflating their ad rates and raking in tens of billions of dollars more than they should.

                        To discuss this, I am joined by Alyssa Royse, gym owner, writer, caller-outer of BS, common sense advocate, and all round lovely person.

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                        01:18 - Lake Ontario or Lake America?

                        05:57 - SCOTUS Give Thumbs Up to Ballroom

                        15:04 - Naughty Amazon

                        27:13 - Venezuelan Oil

                        41:17 - Pizza Philanthrophy

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                        News Sources:

                        • Executive Order Renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/08/honoring-the-american-history-of-the-great-lakes-and-renaming-lake-ontario-as-lake-america-3a36/ 

                        • Ballroom construction can continue: https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/08/supreme-court-allows-construction-on-white-house-ballroom-to-continue/ 

                        • 22 States Sue Amazon: https://themediaonline.co.za/2026/09/ftc-and-22-us-states-sue-amazon-over-alleged-secret-advertising-price-inflation/ 

                        • Venezuelan Oil: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/trump-venezuela-oil-us-president-b3041501.html 

                        • Pizza with a Purpose: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/florida-teens-design-charity-app-to-help-generous-locals-deliver-pizza-for-a-purpose/

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                          52 min
                        • What is the UN?

                          The United Nations was born out of catastrophe - a world shattered by war, genocide, and the collapse of international order, and it was on this very day in 1945, that the US senate ratified the UN Charter. This new institution, in the wake of the Second World War, that promised collective security, human rights, and global cooperation.

                          For decades, the UN and the U.S. were intertwined: American leadership shaped peacekeeping, development, humanitarian action, and the rules of the post‑war world. But the relationship has never been simple. It has swung between idealism and frustration, partnership and tension, global ambition and domestic politics.

                          Today, as the UN faces new crises and the U.S. reconsiders its role, we look back at how this relationship began, how it evolved, and why it matters.

                          So in this episode, I’m asking… what is the United Nations?

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                          Special Guests:

                          Thomas G. Weiss, one of the world’s foremost experts on the United Nations, humanitarian intervention, and global governance.

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                          Reading List:

                          • What’s Wrong with the United Nations and How to Fix It by Thomas Weiss: https://a.co/d/023mkHow 

                          • Humanitarian Intervention (War and Conflict in the Modern World) by Thomas Weiss: https://a.co/d/0fXKXmKQ 

                          • The United Nations and Changing World Politics by Thomas Weiss: https://a.co/d/0eX10DWI 

                          • Would the World Be Better Without the UN? By Thomas Weiss: https://a.co/d/0heH7o4O

                          • UN Charter in the National Archives: https://www.archives.gov

                          • UN History Timeline: https://www.un.org/en/sections/history-united-nations

                          • U.S. Mission to the United Nations: https://usun.usmission.gov

                            • A World at Risk: The UN and Threats to Global Security, UN University Press

                            • The United Nations: A Very Short Introduction by Jussi Hanhimäki: https://a.co/d/06l19a3H 

                            • The Parliament of Man by Paul Kennedy: https://a.co/d/09z0jRiO

                            • U.S. Senate ratification records (October 24, 1945): https://www.senate.gov

                            • UN Security Council archives: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil

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                              Highlights:

                              02:06 - The Birth of the UN

                              07:43 - The Core Values

                              10:18 - America's Role in the UN

                              16:19 - The Cold War

                              22:48 - Keeping the Peace

                              31:06 - How Much Money Does America Give the UN?

                              37:20 - What Does the US Get from the UN?

                              42:44 - Running Down the Clock

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                              55 min
                            • Study Notes: Dolly Parton

                              America: Study Notes are quickfire explainers for all the things you want to know about the USA, but don't want to ask.

                              Today: Dolly Parton - the life of a woman whose music, generosity, and spirit shaped American culture for more than half a century. Dolly passed away this week, and today we’re taking time to honour her story, her work, and the legacy she leaves behind.

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                              10 min
                            • In the Making: Natalie Harp, Canada, and Trump's War on Visas

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                              This week, Donald Trump tries to revoke 200,000 Visa applications, targeting those seeking asylum in the US, and his trade war with Canada heats up after Prime Minister Mark Carney imposes retaliatory tariffs.

                              Plus, I speak with Marcia Chatelain about her new book, looking at the women behind the historic March on Washington 63 years ago. Buy it here: https://a.co/d/0fC6zeGF

                              Joining me this week is a virtual audience of SOTUS listeners as we record the podcast live. To hear about our next live recording before anyone else, join the SOTUS community now: https://sotus.beehiiv.com/community

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                              01:53 - Who is Natalie Harp?

                              05:49 - The Midterms Explained

                              09:59 - The Largest Visa Revocation in History

                              16:45 - The US-Canada Trade War

                              21:31 - Marcia Chatelain and Her New Book

                              43:28 - Join the Next SOTUS Live Recording

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                              News Sources:

                              • Mass visa revocation: https://apnews.com/article/trump-rubio-visas-revoke-e9c14fdfd0ada439d2b9d8694e678a46? 

                              • Trade War with Canada: https://apnews.com/article/trump-canada-tariffs-senate-2026-campaign-c3d2461184a2b8656abd01376452e0d5 

                              • How Bright the Path Grows: The Untold Story of the Women Who Made the March on Washington by Marcia Chatelain: https://a.co/d/0fC6zeGF 

                              • Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America by Marcia Chatelain: https://a.co/d/00HXZIwX

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                                51 min

                              About America: The Story of the USA

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                              SOTUS is your deep‑dive guide to how the United States became what it is today. From George Washington to Donald Trump, we unpack the people, places and events that shaped, and continue to shape, the nation’s identity.