Political Courage

By Douglas Perkins

This podcast is dedicated to telling the stories of people involved in politics who have acted courageously in the face of opposition and threat.... more

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The podcast currently has 62 episodes available.

Political Courage episodes:

July 20, 2021 12. John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams contradicts the POTUS and goes to the Supreme Court to argue the case of numerous enslaved Africans.
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26min
July 13, 2021 11. Uncle Joe Cannon
An Illinois State's Attorney breaks the law - did he do the right thing? Was he courageous?
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20min
July 06, 2021 10. Cye Cheasty
Learn about the uncommon courage of a virtually unknown lawyer who assists in the Senate investigation of a powerful and corrupt union president.
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25min
June 29, 2021 9. Benjamin Franklin
The humble yet courageous wisdom of Benjamin Franklin at the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
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29min
June 22, 2021 8. Arthur Balfour
On the Fourth of July, 1917, a surprisingly patriotic speech was given in London of all places. Who gave the speech? Lord Arthur Balfour.
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24min
June 15, 2021 7. The Conscientious 7
The recent exciting example of courage in politics. 7 US Senators who stood up to the pressure of constituents and voted according to conscience.
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27min
June 08, 2021 6. Lucius QC Lamar II
Be surprised at the humble courage of Southern Democratic fire-eater Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II.
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30min
June 01, 2021 5. Owen Lovejoy
Listen to the courage of Owen Lovejoy as he stands up to the threats of his fellow Representatives and a pro-slavery mob set on harming him.
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26min
May 25, 2021 4. Margaret Chase Smith
The courageous story of Senator Margaret Chase Smith who stood up to Senator Joseph McCarthy and McCarthyism.
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30min
May 18, 2021 3. Andrew Johnson
Learn about the courageous story of Andrew Johnson, the 17th president, and the first president to be impeached.
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30min

FAQs about Political Courage:

How many episodes does Political Courage have?

The podcast currently has 62 episodes available.