This American President

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This American President delves into the lives and legacies of U.S. presidents through long form stories and interviews. It will challenge the way you look at American history. Hosted by Richard Lim an... more

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October 08, 2024 The Presidents of the Roaring Twenties Part 4: The Legacy of Harding and Coolidge
What impact did presidents Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge have on the United States? In this episode, we will explore how these two unsung figures changed the course of American history.

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1h 26min
October 01, 2024 Confronting the Presidents, with Bill O'Reilly
Bill O'Reilly knows several presidents personally and has spent years researching their lives and legacies. He and his co-author, Martin Dugard, have just published a book assessing every president from George Washington to Joe Biden. In this episode, we discuss his new book and his insights about America's chief executives.

CONFRONTING THE PRESIDENTS: NO SPIN ASSESSMENTS FROM WASHINGTON TO BIDEN

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21min
September 17, 2024 How Winston Churchill Saved the World, with Martin Dugard
We are constantly told that we face "existential threats." Well, there once was a time when that was literally true -- and the man who stopped it was Winston Churchill. In this episode Martin Dugard, co-author of the mega-million selling Killing series, discusses how Churchill saved the world.

TAKING LONDON: WINSTON CHURCHILL AND THE FIGHT TO SAVE CIVILIZATION

https://www.amazon.com/Taking-London-Winston-Churchill-Civilization/dp/0593473213
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44min
August 26, 2024 The Presidents of the Roaring Twenties Part 3 | The Rise of Calvin Coolidge
Legend has it that Calvin Coolidge slept 11 hours a day during his presidency. Scholars today often mock Coolidge for being a passive, ineffective leader. Yet, the fact remains that this reticent man from New England rose to become one of America's most popular presidents during one of the nation's most dynamic eras. In this episode, we examine Calvin Coolidge unlikely rise as the 30th president of the United States.

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1h 14min
August 14, 2024 Special Announcement Episode: My New Project, titled "Refusing A Crown"
Our host Richard Lim has a special announcement about a new project he's been working on. Here's a hint: it's about George Washington. Listen to learn the details and about how you can get involved.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/georgewashingtonbook/refusing-a-crown-how-george-washington-changed-everything

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25min
August 06, 2024 How Grover Cleveland Served Two Non-Consecutive Terms, with Bruce Carlson
Grover Cleveland is the only president (thus far) to have lost his re-election bid but subsequently win back the White House. Donald Trump is now trying to pull off this rare feat. In this episode, fellow podcaster Bruce Carlson discusses Cleveland's remarkable story.

MY HISTORY CAN BEAT UP YOUR POLITICS PODCAST WITH BRUCE CARLSON
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-history-can-beat-up-your-politics/id169078375
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46min
July 23, 2024 Preserving the People's House, with Stewart D. McLaurin
The White House is the most famous home in the world, and the White House Historical Association (WHHA) is tasked with preserving its history for the benefit of all Americans. The men and women of the WHHA ensure that the White House and its history are accessible to the public. In this episode, WHHA President Stewart D. McLaurin shares the countless ways that the Association serves the American people.

https://www.whitehousehistory.org
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44min
July 18, 2024 What Happens When the President is Incapacitated? Roy Brownell on the 25th Amendment
Joe Biden's debate performance on June 27, 2024 has left many Americans concerned about his advanced age and his ability to perform his duties as president. What does the Constitution say about this issue? In this episode, legal scholar Roy Brownell discusses the 25th amendment and the history of presidential incapacitation.

https://roybrownell.com

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1h 14min
July 15, 2024 My Thoughts on the Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump
My thoughts on the stunning attempted assassination of former President Trump.

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41min
July 02, 2024 REBROADCAST | Ronald Reagan: The Voice in the Wilderness Part 3
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of his passing, we are rebroadcasting our series on President Ronald Reagan
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After entering office in 1981, Ronald Reagan insisted he wanted to reduce the threat of nuclear weapons. His critics scoffed at him, not believing he was sincere. In 1987, he stunned them by signing the INF Treaty with the Soviets, eliminating an entire class of nuclear weapons. In this episode, we cover how Reagan did just that and how his policies led to the end of the Cold War.
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1h 8min

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