Confirming Supreme Court Justices In An Election Year with David Greenberg
GOP senators are moving to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. In light of their 2016 refusal to give Merrick Garland a hearing, is this historically sound or hy...
26 Okt 202039min
The Blueprint: Washington’s Farewell Address and His Advice for Every American [Preview]
In 1796, George Washington decided to retire after decades of public service, but he was worried for his nation’s future. This episode explores his Farewell Address, which he hoped would guide America...
20 Okt 202019min
What Happens if the President is Incapacitated?
President Trump’s COVID diagnosis raises questions about what happens when the president is incapacitated. Jane Hampton Cook and our host Richard Lim discuss what history has to say about presidential...
7 Okt 202041min
The History of Presidential Elections with Jarrett Stepman
In the middle of a heated presidential election, historian Jarrett Stepman explains what lessons history has to offer about the electoral college, running mate selections, and televised debates. Jarre...
15 Sep 202054min
America’s Suffragists: 100 Years Later with Jane Hampton Cook
100 years after the 19th amendment, Jane Hampton Cook’s book Resilience on Parade recounts the long struggle to secure women the right to vote nationwide. In this episode, Jane discusses the key figur...
18 Aug 202053min
Dwight D. Eisenhower's Legacy with Merrill Eisenhower Atwater
The grandson of the 34th president, Merrill Eisenhower Atwater continues his family’s tradition of public service as CEO of People to People International. In this episode, Merrill discusses his grand...
8 Aug 202056min
Cold War | Dwight D. Eisenhower: On the Edge of Armageddon Part 2
Some remember Dwight D. Eisenhower’s presidency as a time of peace and prosperity, but in reality, it was an era of constant global crises. This episode explores how Eisenhower skillfully navigated th...
8 Jul 20201h 45min
Cold War | Dwight D. Eisenhower: On the Edge of Armageddon Part 1
Few men entered the presidency as prepared as Dwight D. Eisenhower, but the Cold War required exquisite statesmanship. This episode explores Eisenhower’s plans to contain communism and prevent nuclear...
16 Apr 202057min
