<p>In this episode, we uncover the story of the Palmer Raids—mass arrests and deportations of immigrants in 1919–1920—and compare them to modern-day crackdowns, exploring how fear, power, and politics shape America's approach to civil liberties and dissent.</p>

In this episode, we uncover the story of the Palmer Raids—mass arrests and deportations of immigrants in 1919–1920—and compare them to modern-day crackdowns, exploring how fear, power, and politics shape America's approach to civil liberties and dissent.

The Palmer Raids

Echoes of the Republic is a history-focused podcast that explores the evolving power of the American presidency through the lens of the Constitution, landmark events, and pivotal personalities. Hosted by historian Owen Fielding, each episode uncovers how past presidents have interpreted, expanded, or challenged their authority—and how those choices continue to shape the balance of power in modern America.

From George Washington’s cautious precedents to Donald Trump’s confrontations with the judiciary, Echoes of the Republic traces the tension between executive ambition and constitutional limits. The podcast sheds light on how presidential power affects democracy, judicial independence, civil liberties, and public trust.

Designed for listeners who love history, politics, and thoughtful analysis, the series bridges the past and present, revealing how battles over presidential authority are far from new. Whether it’s emergency powers, war declarations, vetoes, or executive orders, each episode offers context and clarity on how the office of the president has evolved—and what that means for the future of the republic.

Clear, compelling, and historically grounded, Echoes of the Republic is your guide to understanding the presidency not just as a position of power, but as a mirror reflecting America’s greatest strengths—and deepest tensions.

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Echoes of the Republic is a history-focused podcast that explores the evolving power of the American presidency through the lens of the Constitution, landmark events, and pivotal personalities. Hosted by historian Owen Fielding, each episode uncovers how past presidents have interpreted, expanded, or challenged their authority—and how those choices continue to shape the balance of power in modern America. From George Washington’s cautious precedents to Donald Trump’s confrontations with the judiciary, Echoes of the Republic traces the tension between executive ambition and constitutional limits. The podcast sheds light on how presidential power affects democracy, judicial independence, civil liberties, and public trust. Designed for listeners who love history, politics, and thoughtful analysis, the series bridges the past and present, revealing how battles over presidential authority are far from new. Whether it’s emergency powers, war declarations, vetoes, or executive orders, each episode offers context and clarity on how the office of the president has evolved—and what that means for the future of the republic. Clear, compelling, and historically grounded, Echoes of the Republic is your guide to understanding the presidency not just as a position of power, but as a mirror reflecting America’s greatest strengths—and deepest tensions.

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The Palmer Raids

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