This American President

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August 28, 2023 Cold War | Harry S. Truman: The Power of the Universe Part 2 [Rebroadcast]
Harry S. Truman, a former haberdasher from Missouri, presided over the final victory in World War II, but a new conflict emerged: the Cold War. This episode explores how he responded to the unprecedented challenge of containing communism.
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1 hr 43 min
August 21, 2023 Cold War | Harry S. Truman: The Power of the Universe Part 1 [Rebroadcast]
In 1945, Harry S. Truman made one of the most fateful decisions any president has ever had to make: to use the atomic bomb as a weapon of war. This episode examines the unique circumstances and earthshaking consequences of that choice.
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Host: Richard Lim
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1 hr 15 min
August 14, 2023 History Podcasters Discuss What Movie Would They Make | Parthenon Roundup
Have you ever learned about a historical figure or event and thought to yourself, this would make a great movie? The guys from the Parthenon Podcast Network recently got together to discuss exactly that. In this episode Mark Vinet (Historical Jesus and History of North America), Steve Guerra (History of the Papacy and Beyond the Big Screen), Richard Lim (This American President), and Scott Rank, (History Unplugged) talk about what moment in history they would choose as the basis for a movie, and who they would cast.

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51 min
August 07, 2023 Managing Chaos: What A Presidential Transition Is Really Like With Peter Feaver
Every four to eight years, the power of the presidency is transferred from one citizen to another. It seems routine, but the peaceful transfer of power is one of America's greatest political traditions -- and it doesn't just happen on its own. It requires a lot of hard work and innovative thinking by many unsung public servants. In this episode, Peter Feaver, professor of political science at Duke University and former member of the National Security Council, discusses his new book, Handoff, and reveals what a presidential transition is really like.

HAND-OFF: THE FOREIGN POLICY GEORGE W. BUSH PASSED TO BARACK OBAMA
https://www.amazon.com/Hand-Off-Foreign-Policy-George-Passed/dp/081573977X
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45 min
July 31, 2023 Reconsidering Warren G. Harding With Ryan S. Walters
Historians consistently rank Warren G. Harding among the worst presidents of all time, but Professor Ryan S. Walters begs to differ. In this episode, Walters discusses his new book on America's 29th president.

THE JAZZ AGE PRESIDENT: DEFENDING WARREN G. HARDING
https://www.amazon.com/Jazz-Age-President-Defending-Harding/dp/1621578844
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55 min
July 24, 2023 Sigmund Freud and the Lost Psychobiography of Woodrow Wilson With Patrick Weil
During one random visit to a used bookstore, Professor Patrick Weil stumbled upon the lost psychobiography of Woodrow Wilson -- the first ever full-length psychological study of an American president, co-written by Sigmund Freud. In this episode, Professor Weil discusses his new book and his journey into the mind of America's most complex president.

THE MADMAN IN THE WHITE HOUSE: SIGMUND FREUD, AMBASSADOR BULLITT, AND THE LOST PSYCHOBIOGRAPHY OF WOODROW WILSON
https://www.amazon.com/Madman-White-House-Ambassador-Psychobiography/dp/0674291611
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57 min
July 17, 2023 How Woodrow Wilson Used Propaganda to Manipulate the American People With John M. Hamilton
Americans have long cherished their First Amendment right to freedom of speech. During Woodrow Wilson's presidency, however, the government took unprecedented measures to restrict that right and, with the use of propaganda, to manipulate the Ameircan people. In this episode, Professor John Maxwell Hamilton reveals this fascinating moment in American history and explains the dangers of government propaganda.

MANIPULATING THE MASSES: WOODROW WILSON AND THE BIRTH OF AMERICAN PROPAGANDA
https://www.amazon.com/Manipulating-Masses-Woodrow-American-Propaganda/dp/0807170771
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42 min
July 10, 2023 America's Most Brilliant President (and it isn't Thomas Jefferson) With Charles Goodyear
Who do you think was America's most brilliant president? Some might say Thomas Jefferson, while others say Theodore Roosevelt. Author Charles Goodyear has a different answer: James A. Garfield. In this episode, we interview Mr. Goodyear about his new book, President Garfield: From Radical to Unifier.

PRESIDENT GARFIELD: FROM RADICAL TO UNIFIER
https://www.amazon.com/President-Garfield-Radical-CW-Goodyear/dp/1982146915
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53 min
June 26, 2023 Introducing Organized Crime and Punishment: A History and Crime Podcast
In Organized Crime and Punishment: A History and Crime Podcast, historian Steve Guerra and his trusty sidekick “Mustache Chris'' explore the rise of organized crime in various regions of the world and delve into the lives of some of the most renowned criminals and notorious gangsters. Every week, you’ll hear historical recollections and exclusive interviews about everything organized crime, from the American Mafia to modern-day cartels!

Start listening now and take the journey through the shadowy world of organized crime, exploring its history, impact, and ongoing influence on our societies today!

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24 min
June 19, 2023 The Progressive Presidents Part 3 | Woodrow Wilson Transforms America
Theodore Roosevelt may have been America's first progressive president, but it was a bookish professor from Princeton named Woodrow Wilson who would truly fulfill the hopes of the progressive movement. In this episode, we examine the rise of Woodrow Wilson and his efforts to outdo Roosevelt as the America's greatest reformer.

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1 hr 4 min

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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…