The E Pluribus Unum Show

This week, Dr. Jennifer London sits down with Stewart D. McLaurin, the long‑time president of the White House Historical Association, author, podcaster, and historian dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the White House.

From White House Historical Association

In 2014, McLaurin became President of the White House Historical Association (WHHA), a private, non‑profit founded in 1961 by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to preserve and share the White House’s history. Under his leadership, the Association has expanded its cultural and educational programming, including award‑winning books, video series, and virtual/in‑person events.

Stewart is the host of The White House 1600 Sessions, the Association’s official audio and video podcast devoted to exploring the history and untold stories of America’s most iconic residence and highest office. He is a member of the USA Today Board of Contributors and writes a monthly column about the history of the White House and our nation’s presidents and first ladies.

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This week, the roles are reversed as E Pluribus Unum Producer Dante Swallow sits down with our host, Dr. Jennifer London.

Dr. London speaks about her brand new book "The Movers & Shapers: Seven Founding Fathers of the United States of America." She also talks about her work as the founder and president of the National American History & Founders Month Organization (NAHFMO), which works to make November a permanent federal observance celebrating America’s founding history and principles.

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John is President and Board Chair of Friends of the Washington Statue, the Virginia-based nonprofit behind the first full restoration of the George Washington statue in London's Trafalgar Square. An architect and developer from McLean, Virginia, John launched the effort after spotting the familiar figure during a visit to London. He then rallied partners, including Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and British architect Norman Foster, to restore the bronze, which Virginia gave to the United Kingdom in 1921, and to give it a new pedestal. The statue was rededicated in June 2025, a symbol of the enduring "special relationship" between the two nations.

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Ed Ryan is the former Executive Director of Operations at the American Battle Monuments Commission, the federal agency established by Congress in 1923 to honor the service and sacrifice of America's armed forces overseas. During his career with the agency, which also included serving as Director of Cemetery Operations, he helped oversee the care of 26 permanent American military cemeteries and 31 memorials, monuments, and markers across 17 countries. His work centered on ensuring the stories of the fallen are carried forward to future generations, upholding General Pershing's promise that "time will not dim the glory of their deeds."

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Tom Begley is Executive Director of Plimoth Patuxet Museums, one of the nation's foremost living history museums, where visitors can step into the stories of both the Wampanoag people and the English colonists of the 1600s. Founded in 1947, the museum has welcomed generations of families and millions of schoolchildren through its immersive, research-driven experiences. A longtime Plymouth resident, Tom has spent his career at the museum, and he edited the first facsimile edition since 1906 of Governor William Bradford's Of Plimoth Plantation. He also helped secure National Register of Historic Places status for the Mayflower II.

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David is the President and CEO of the Bill of Rights Institute, one of the nation's leading civic-education organizations, reaching millions of students and teachers annually.

A recognized scholar of American political thought, he previously served as founding director of the Kirby Center for Constitutional Studies and Citizenship at Hillsdale College.

He is the author of Divided Over the Declaration: How an Enduring Debate Sustains the Vision of America and has led several America 250 initiatives. 

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Larry O'Connor is a nationally recognized radio host and journalist who hosts O'Connor & Company right here on WMAL and has recently expanded the show nationally on the Salem Radio Network and Salem News Channel.

He also serves as an editor at Townhall Media and hosts the daily video podcast LARRY. A trusted voice in political media, he's a frequent television commentator on outlets including Fox News, Newsmax, and MSNBC. 

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Janine Turner is an actress, author, speaker, and founder of Constituting America, a nonprofit dedicated to educating Americans about the U.S. Constitution and inspiring civic engagement among the nation's youth.

She is widely known for her Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated role as Maggie O'Connell in Northern Exposure, along with roles in Cliffhanger and Steel Magnolias.

Inspired by her appointment to President Bush's Council for Service and Civic Participation, Janine launched Constituting America, which she co-chairs with Cathy Gillespie. She now uses her Hollywood experience to bring the Constitution to life for students through film, music, and storytelling.

A native Texan and a great advocate for educating future generations, Janine continues to speak nationwide on the Constitution, civic duty, and preserving America's founding principles.

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Jennifer Kaye is a nationally recognized nonprofit executive and philanthropic strategist with over 30 years of experience helping national nonprofits, foundations, and military organizations secure transformational gifts and build influential partnerships.

She excels at cultivating relationships with philanthropists, corporate leaders, and military and government officials, with deep expertise in capital campaigns, major gifts, and executive strategy. Her background spans organizational development, public affairs, and diplomatic engagement across the nonprofit, corporate, government, and military sectors.

As the mother of a West Point graduate and a Naval Academy Midshipman, she brings a personal commitment to her work with veteran and military-focused organizations. 

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Rabbi Andrew Shaw is a UK-based rabbi and CEO of Mizrachi UK, and Founder & CEO of 250 Days for 250 Years alongside co-founder Daniel Shakhani. The project is a national initiative celebrating America's Semiquincentennial — a 250-day journey through American history, offering one day of content for every year since 1776 through daily videos, essays, state spotlights, a nationwide "Treasure Hunt," and a three-volume book series. Andrew previously founded Tribe, the United Synagogue's youth division, and created the 60 and 70 Days Holocaust memorial projects, reaching hundreds of thousands worldwide.

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