The Buck Starts Here - Presidents, Policies, Hilarious History

John Adams Part III: Attack Ads, Media Manipulation, and Election Drama


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Think modern elections are intense? The 1800 presidential race between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson was the original political drama, complete with personal attacks, cutthroat tactics, and shocking betrayals.

In this episode, Kyle and Eric spill the tea on:

  • John Adams, America’s most underrated (and stubborn) founding father, and his fight to launch the U.S. Navy.
  • Abigail Adams, the real financial genius of the Adams family, who could out-invest anyone.
  • The epic frenemy relationship of Adams and Jefferson—from allies to bitter rivals to pen pals.

Get ready for scandal, shade, and some serious Founding Father drama. Hit play for a reminder that history was never boring!

Fife and Drum music:

"Fife and Drum" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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