This American President
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This American President
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 and produced by Michael Neal. Art by NipRogers.com.
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Title: America's Fallen Savior Part 4 | The Legacy of Herbert Hoover
He was the brilliant engineer and humanitarian who saved millions of lives during World War I, revolutionized the American economy, and was elected th...
The Presidents and the Bible, with Carl J. Richard
Almost every American president has sworn on the Bible to faithfully execute their duties and uphold the Constitution. But what did our presidents act...
America's Fallen Savior Part 3 | Herbert Hoover vs. the Great Depression
Herbert Hoover was a revolutionary figure in American politics -- for many, he represented a new era, in which experts and engineers would dominate th...
Presidents v. World, with Jonathan Stokes
April 2025 will be remembered as the month when President Donald Trump declared war against the entire world -- a trade war to be exact. Whatever one...
Julia Sand and Chester Arthur: How A Random American Woman Influenced A President, with Destry Edwards
Few presidents entered office more distrusted than America's 21st chief executive, Chester A. Arthur. But one American, Julia Sand, believed that he c...
Why the 2024 Presidential Election Was the Wildest Election of Our Lifetimes, with Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes
A president in cognitive decline. A beleaguered Vice President. A party in shambles. An ex-president on the verge of the greatest political comeback i...
America's Fallen Savior Part 2 | Herbert Hoover Troubleshoots America
Herbert Hoover emerged from World War I with a reputation as the greatest living humanitarian. He would spend the 1920s applying his brilliance and or...
Clash of the Titans: American Presidents vs America's CEOs, with Tevi Troy
Few people are more powerful than the president of the United States and the CEOs of America's biggest companies. In this episode, presidential histor...
The JFK Assassination That You've Never Heard Of, with Brad Meltzer
Everyone who loves history knows that John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963. Few, however, know that he was almost assassinated three...
America's Fallen Savior Part 1 | The Rise of Herbert Hoover
His name is synonymous with failure and depression, and yet Herbert Hoover was one of the most brilliant and accomplished Americans of all time. In th...
How America's Greatest Presidents Met Their Moment, with William Haldeman
The presidency is perhaps the greatest test of leadership in the world. In this episode, William Haldeman discusses what we can learn about leadership...
Two Presidents At War: Abraham Lincoln vs. Jefferson Davis, with Nigel Hamilton
The Civil War has often been portrayed as a conflict between Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee. Nigel Hamilton offers a new perspective: Lincoln vs....
Why Woodrow Wilson hated women's suffrage, with Christopher Cox
Woodrow Wilson might have been a progressive, but he was not happy about the progress women made in securing the right to vote. In this episode, forme...
How Harry Truman's best friend became a big problem, with John Robert Greene
What would you do if your best friend became president of the United States? That's exactly what happened to Harry H. Vaughan. In this episode, John R...
Kickstarter Update and Thoughts on the 2024 Presidential Election
Our host Richard Lim discusses the latest about the Kickstarter for his George Washington book project and reflects on Donald Trump's historic triumph...
What Gen Z-ers Know About the Presidents, with Reed Elliotte
Reed Elliotte has survived cancer, befriended three former presidents, become a presidential historian, is a future presidential candidate, and has be...
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 figu...
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...
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...
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 lea...
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...
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 tryi...
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...
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 pres...
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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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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The Worst Historical Movie Ever? with William Nunez
In 1956, a movie about the life of Genghis Khan was released. The actor who played Genghis Khan? Wait for it....
John Wayne!
And the resul...
REBROADCAST | Ronald Reagan: The Voice in the Wilderness Part 2
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of his passing, we are rebroadcasting our series on President Ronald Reagan________
When Ronal...
REBROADCAST | Ronald Reagan: The Voice in the Wilderness Part 1
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of his passing, we are rebroadcasting our series on President Ronald Reagan
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“Ronald R...
The Vice Presidency: America's Strangest Office, with Roy E. Brownell II
The vice presidency of the United States is not an easy job. As its first occupant, John Adams reportedly said, "I am nothing, but I may be everything...
Who Were the Founding Fathers' Heroes? with Jeffrey Rosen
Americans often revere the Founding Fathers as heroes, but who were the Founding Fathers' heroes? In this episode, we interview Jeffrey Rosen about ho...
Key Battles of American History: The Sioux Wars Preview
War, Conflict, Victory & Defeat. These are all aspects of life that some may have to face. This was true for the various groups of the Sioux Tribes. O...
Leadership Lessons From Our Top Presidents, with Talmage Boston
There is no greater test of leadership in the world today than the presidency of the United States. In this episode, we interview Talmage Boston about...
What Did Abraham Lincoln Believe? with Allen Guelzo
Abraham Lincoln once described democracy as "government of the people, by the people, for the people," but what exactly did that mean? In this episode...
The Presidents of the Roaring Twenties Part 2 | The Triumph and Tragedy of Warren G. Harding
Few presidents have been as mocked and vilified as Warren G. Harding, but few have examined the difficult circumstances he faced upon entering office...
Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Most Controversial President of All Time? with David T. Beito
Franklin Roosevelt, the only president to serve more than two terms, is one of the most popular and beloved leaders in American history. At the same t...
The Presidential Express: The History of Trains in American Politics, with Edward Segal
There are few things more nostalgic than a train. Politicians know this all too well, so it's no surprise that trains have played a prominent role in...
Why America Could Have a Presidential Succession Crisis, with Roy E. Brownell II
America has an unmatched record when it comes to the peaceful transfer of power. According to legal scholar Roy E. Brownell II, however, our country i...
Who Was the Real Ulysses S. Grant? with John Reeves
To his critics, he was a drunkard and a butcher who failed his way upward in life. To his admirers, he was nothing less than the savior of the nation....
The Presidents of the Roaring Twenties Part 1 | The Rise of Warren G. Harding
In 1920, Warren G. Harding was elected president in one of the greatest landslides in American history. His margin of victory* over his opponent James...