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Jackie Kennedy Onassis with Paul Brandus Dec 01, 2020

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Jackie Kennedy was widowed at the age of 34, forever traumatized by her husband’s assassination. In this episode, we interview Paul Brandus on how Jackie sought to build a new life without JFK in his new book, Jackie: Her Transformation from First Lady to Jackie O.
PAUL BRANDUS
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Cold War | John F. Kennedy: The Price of Ambition Part 1 Nov 17, 2020

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John F. Kennedy entered office amid great expectations and high ambitions. But his idealism would soon crash into the realities of the Cold War. This episode examines the complex situations JFK encountered in the Third World.
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The World According to Vladimir Putin with Brian Taylor Nov 03, 2020

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Vladimir Putin remains one of the world’s most enigmatic leaders, but Professor Brian Taylor has spent years studying what makes the Russian president tick. In this episode, Dr. Taylor discusses his book, The Code of Putinism.
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Abraham Lincoln: The Master of Fake News with Elizabeth Mitchell Oct 30, 2020

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They called him Honest Abe, but according to author Elizabeth Mitchell, Abraham Lincoln wasn't always honest. In fact, few presidents have more effectively manipulated the media. In this episode, Ms. Mitchell discusses her new book, Lincoln's Lie: A True Civil War Caper Through Fake News, Wall Street, and the White House.
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Confirming Supreme Court Justices In An Election Year with David Greenberg Oct 26, 2020

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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 hypocrisy? Historian David Greenberg weighs in.
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The Blueprint: Washington’s Farewell Address and His Advice for Every American [Preview] Oct 20, 2020

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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 Americans beyond his own lifetime.
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What Happens if the President is Incapacitated? Oct 07, 2020

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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 illnesses.
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The History of Presidential Elections with Jarrett Stepman Sep 15, 2020

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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. Jarrett Stepman is the cohost of The Right Side of History and author of The War on History: The Conspiracy to Rewrite America's Past.
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America’s Suffragists: 100 Years Later with Jane Hampton Cook Aug 18, 2020

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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 figures and moments in the women’s suffrage movement.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower's Legacy with Merrill Eisenhower Atwater Aug 08, 2020

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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 grandfather’s towering legacy.
MERRILL EISENHOWER ATWATER
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