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American biography is a podcast that looks at American history through a human prism by examining the lives of important, if less discussed, Americans who have exerted great influence upon the nation's development.

Thomas Daly

  • Oct 22, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 27m AVG DURATION
  • 37 EPISODES


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10 American Presidents Presents: Ronald Reagan

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 1:13


Roifield Brown presents a discussion about the life and presidency of Ronald Wilson Reagan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Update: The Fault Line!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 0:42


The Fault Line: Bush, Blair and Iraq is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get great podcasts! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Introducing The Fault Line: Bush, Blair and Iraq

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 6:28


Check out an introductory clip for The Fault Line: Bush, Blair and Iraq, a new podcast that explores the 18 months between September 11, 2001 and the start of the Iraq War and how the distrust in leadership response to crisis effects our world today. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Ep. 29 - The Marshall Supremacy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 45:04


The Marshall Court establishes the supremacy of Federal law in a series of landmark cases. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

American Biography Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2019 5:10


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Marshall Ep. 28 - Cousin Tom

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 31:43


An analysis of the fraught relationship and bitter rivalry between Thomas Jefferson and John Marshall which shaped a nation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Special Announcement: The Spoils System!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2018 4:23


Info about American Biography's new supporter reward program: The Spoils System! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Ep. 27 - Marshall at Work

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2018 42:38


In this episode we track the changes occurring within the Supreme Court along with those of a transforming nation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The State of the Podcast Address

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2018 6:15


Herein I lay out the rationale for premium bonus episodes and how you can get them!Listen to "The Passion of John Quincy Adams" by becoming a patron on Patreon at patreon.com/ambio -or- by making a PayPal donation of $5 or more by clicking PayPal.Me/AmericanBiography today! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Ep. 26 - John Marshall: Slave Master

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2017 48:42


On this very special episode I'm joined by distinguished scholar and President of Gratz College, Paul Finkelman, author of the forthcoming book "Supreme Injustice" to discuss surprising new discoveries he's unearthed about John Marshall's relationship with the institution of slavery.Pre-order "Supreme Injustice" by Paul Finkelman (available 1/8/18): http://a.co/hOrNy2BHomepage of Gratz College: https://www.gratz.edu/Save 15% on any pair of Sudio headphones and support American Biography: https://www.sudiosweden.com/american"Star Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Ep. 25 - Marshall At Home

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2017 31:14


A foray into Marshall's private life away from the Court."Star Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Ep 24 - Treason!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2017 50:01


John Marshall must preside over former Vice President, Aaron Burr's treason trial! "Star Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Ep 23 - Purge

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2017 33:10


Some Republicans in Congress try to arrest the development of an independent judiciary by striking back at the Marshall Court. Chris Stewart (History of China) and Benjamin Jacobs (Wittenburg to Westphalia) explain impeachment. "Star Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Ep. 22 - The Curious Case of William Marbury

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2016 39:20


Marbury v Madison and judicial review! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Ep. 21 - Meet the New Boss

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2016 36:16


John Marshall takes over at the head of the Supreme Court. Thomas Jefferson and his Republican allies take over the other branches of the government. Reforms are made by all! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Ep. 20 - The Progress of Law

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2016 35:50


This episode traces the evolution of courts and judges from Anglo-Saxon England to the United States in 1801. "Star Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Ep. 19 - Things Fall Apart

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2016 30:53


In this episode we talk about John Marshall at State, the Federalist meltdown, Jefferson's win and the new Chief in town... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Ep. 18 - Marshall in the Middle

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2016 31:34


John Marshall's term in Congress is discussed. "Star Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Ep. 17 - It Must Be Done

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2016 23:51


Marshall returns from Europe to find himself the darling of the Federalists and a national hero. So, he runs for Congress. "The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Ep. 16 - XYZ pt. Deux

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2016 52:35


Special guest Zack Twamley from When Diplomacy Fails joins us to celebrate our 1 year podiversary and we discuss the international and domestic intrigue surrounding Marshall. "The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Ep. 15 - XYZ

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2016 45:18


John Marshall goes to Paris on a diplomatic mission?! "The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Ep. 14 - A Party Animal

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2015 35:04


Marshall navigates the toxic political world of the 1790's. "The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall EP. 13 - Loss and Litigation

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2015 34:18


Child mortality and John Marshall before the bar. "The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. (Snoopy 20111 on SoundCloud). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SPECIAL - Popin' Fresh!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2015 42:19


This episode is a collaboration with Steve Guerra of the History of the Papacy Podcast regarding Pope Francis's 2015 visit to the United States. Featuring: Stephen Stirling of The Star Ledger Newspaper I accidentally failed to attribute a quote during recording and want to correct that here. The thoughts expressed in the phrase "comfort the afflicted... in the service of people" are attributable to Tiziana Dearing in her 9/17/15 appearance on WBUR's On Point. "The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. (Snoopy 20111 on SoundCloud). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Ep. 12 - The Virginia Convention

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2015 45:18


Virginia's elected delegates debate the Constitution. "The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. (Snoopy 20111 on SoundCloud). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Ep. 11 - Failing States

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2015 34:01


A little more on Marshall's life in Richmond and his maturing political philosophy. Also we take a look at the US under the Articles of Confederation and of course the Constitutional Convention! "The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. (Snoopy 20111 on SoundCloud). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Ep. 10 - Family and Fortune

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2015 21:33


Marshall learns lessons about law, legislating and life. "The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. (Snoopy 20111 on SoundCloud). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall EP. 9 - Bonds

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2015 29:50


In this episode, Marshall finds his financial footing, gets married and a wedding present leads to a podcast discussion about his relationship with slavery. "The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. (Snoopy 20111 on SoundCloud). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Ep. 8 - Going Rogue

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2015 21:30


John Marshall takes a walk while Thomas Jefferson falls down on the job. Later Marshall makes a fateful decision. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Ep. 7 - Revolutions of the Heart, Revolutions of the Mind

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2015 19:32


John Marshall meets a lady, attends college briefly and embarks upon a career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Ep. 6 - Soldiering On and On and On

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2015 21:10


A look at the battles of Monmouth, Stony Point and Paulus Hook as we wrap up Marshall's army years. "The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. (Snoopy 20111 on SoundCloud). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Ep. 5 - A Niagara of Starvation, Disease and Death

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2015 21:10


The Continental Army and John Marshall endure the winter camp at Valley Forge. "The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. (Snoopy 20111 on SoundCloud). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Ep. 4 - In the Army Now

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2015 19:29


John Marshall marches... a lot and fights in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown. "The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. (Snoopy 20111 on SoundCloud). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Ep. 3 - Delenda est Norfolk

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2015 16:43


John Marshall is in his first battle, watches Norfolk burn to the ground and joins the Continental Army. Music for American Biography: "The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. More from this artist is available at Snoopy 20111 on SoundCloud. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Ep. 2 - John Marshall Goes to War

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2015 22:39


The events that precipitated the American Revolution are discussed. John Marshall joins the militia. "The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. More from this artist is available at Snoopy 20111 on SoundCloud. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marshall Ep. 1 - Beginnings

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2015 16:42


John Marshall's heritage, early life and education are discussed. "The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Series Introduction

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2015 4:42


A brief introduction to the series. Music for American Biography: "The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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