This podcast offers a detailed biographical account of Warren G. Harding, the 29th U.S. President, covering his life from birth through his presidency and posthumous reputation. It outlines his early career as a journalist and Ohio politician, including his time in the state legislature and U.S. Senate. The document extensively describes his successful 1920 presidential campaign, highlighting his "return to normalcy" platform and the infamous "smoke-filled room" where his nomination occurred. Furthermore, it details his presidential policies and foreign relations, such as the Washington Naval Conference and efforts to end World War I technically. Finally, the text addresses his untimely death in office, the subsequent scandals that damaged his legacy, including Teapot Dome and extramarital affairs, and the evolving historical assessments of his impact.