Podcasts about chester arthur

A brief look at the family legacy of Chester Arthur, his son and grandson. From the White House to San Francisco's hippie scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many know of President Arthur's work on civil service reform. Less known is that he also sought to change his party's position on the use of tariffs. He had been a customs official, the nation's highest. In that job he learned to work with businessmen and merchants. When he became President, he turned his attetnion on the high taxes on imports of his day. As a 19th century Republican this was near heresy. His effort was only partially successful, but it would stoke discussion on tariff reform for the next half century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome to Handgun Radio! I'm your host Ryan Michad, Weerd Beard & Co from the wild woods of Central Maine and this is your home for all the news, information and discussion in the handgunning world!   This week, we talk What If? Alternate History Firearms Stuff!   Please check out the Patriot Patch Company for their awesome patches and other high quality  items! Visit www.patriotpatch.co for more information! Cool artist “proof” rendition come along with the latest patch of the month patches!    We are proudly sponsored by VZ Grips! Please go check out all their fantastic products at their website! VZ Grips!  -KFrame Magna Grips   Thank you to all our patreons! Visit us at https://www.patreon.com/handgunradio    Week In Review:    Ryan: - Not too much, did some cleaning up around the house preparing for the incoming winter storms which will inevitably happen.    -Bought a battleship model of the USS Missouri. I have the turrets glued in, cant wait to finish the rest of it. Been a long time since ive made a model kit.    -Watched “Death By Lightning” on Netflix. Great account of James Garfield's Presidency. SO GOOD. Michael Shannon plays Garfield and Nick Offerman plays Chester Arthur. Bradley Whitford plays James G Blaine and Shea Whigham as Roscoe Conkiling.   -The boys got some kits as well! Cameron chose a P51 Mustang and Connor chose a C-130                   -R.I.P Martin Tuason, CEO of Armscor. Did a video with him at an NRA show a long time ago and he was a very nice guy. Our thoughts are with him and his family.                                                                                                                                             Weerd: Pan Sauces    Oddball:   David:   Drink Segment:  Hunter Cocktail Vintage Spec:  2:1  Rye Whiskey and Cherry Brandy Modern Recipe: 1 1⁄2 oz     Bourbon whiskey 2⁄3 oz     Heering Cherry Liqueur 1⁄12 oz     Luxardo Maraschino liqueur 2 dash     Orange Bitters by Angostura   Main Topic: What If? Alternate History Firearms Stuff!   We came up with this idea on a previous show. Send in your ideas!    Ryan: What if, when Lincoln tested the Henry or Spencer repeating rifle, he ordered that all Union troops be equipped with repeating rifle? What if the U.S. adopted the M16 in 1936 and used it in WW2? What if the U.S. adopted the Savage 1907 in .45 ACP instead of the Colt M1911 (or, what if Georg Luger sent over Luger Pistols in .45 ACP instead of leaving the trials after the first round and the U.S. adopted that instead?)   Weerd:  Pederson Device WWI FP45 Liberator M14 Trial Shenanigans Adopting a supercharged .30 Carbine in Thompsons/Grease Gun   Oddball: Military adoption of lever action rifles Military adoption of *doublestack* semi-auto pistols in the 19teens They solved the frame stretching issue with break open revolvers   David: Expanded development of the Rocketball concept .25 ACP based cartridge family displaces .22 rimfire rounds and firearms The NFA had never been passed M1 Garand adopted with detachable 20-round magazines and gas cutoff (White System) AR-10 was a more mature design and was adopted instead of the M-14 Gyrojet adoption by US Special Forces Dardic based full auto weapons Sig 226 won the US Army pistol trials in 1984   Wrap Up: Don't forget to shop Brownells using our affiliate link! Head to firearmsradio.net and click the affiliate link in the upper right hand corner! Be sure to go like Handgun Radio on facebook and share it with your friends! Leave us a review on iTunes! Check out VZ Grips!  Listen to all the great shows on the Firearms Radio Network! Check out the Patriot Patch Company!! www.patriotpatch.co   Weerd where can people find you? Assorted Calibers Podcast,  Weer'd World   Oddball gunscarstech.com Assorted Calibers Podcast ACP and HGR Facebook Play screechingtires.wav   David Blue Collar Prepping Brena Bock Author Page David Bock Author Page Team And More Claus of War: Santa's Battle Chronicles Xander: Assorted Calibers Podcast Here so Ryan doesn't do a bad impression of me   Until next week, have fun & safe shooting!  

In the latest episode of our podcast, "Settle In," Geoff Bennett speaks with actor Nick Offerman. Since playing the curmudgeonly libertarian Ron Swanson on NBC’s Parks & Rec, he’s avoided being typecast, most recently portraying President Chester Arthur in Netflix’s “Death by Lightning.” They discussed that role, his latest book, “Little Woodchucks,” a guide to woodworking for kids, and much more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In the latest episode of our podcast, "Settle In," Geoff Bennett speaks with actor Nick Offerman. Since playing the curmudgeonly libertarian Ron Swanson on NBC’s Parks & Rec, he’s avoided being typecast, most recently portraying President Chester Arthur in Netflix’s “Death by Lightning.” They discussed that role, his latest book, “Little Woodchucks,” a guide to woodworking for kids, and much more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

On today’s Chuck ToddCast, editor of The Dispatch Sarah Isgur joins Chuck for a sweeping conversation about the Supreme Court, constitutional design, and the modern dysfunction of Congress. Sarah argues that SCOTUS is the only institution still operating as the founders intended—and with two major cases on the docket, the Court could soon reshape the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches. She and Chuck examine how the activist class has abandoned Congress, why long-term challenges like climate change require legislation rather than court battles, and how a dramatically expanded House—potentially 1,200 members or more—could restore true representation. They dig into how the collapse of traditional parties, the rise of communications-focused lawmakers, and the outsize influence of small states have all warped American governance. The conversation then widens into history, culture, and political “what-ifs”—from Ken Burns’ Revolutionary War documentary to the chaotic post-Lincoln era, to the tantalizing possibility that a surviving President Garfield might have accelerated civil rights by a century. Chuck and Sarah compare Obama to Chester Arthur, debate whether Democrats learned the wrong lessons from Trump, and revisit the alternate timelines of Chris Christie, Carly Fiorina, and the Tea Party. They close with a provocative question: Should the DOJ be structurally separated from the executive branch? And, more fundamentally, should it be far easier to amend the Constitution for a modern nation of 300 million people? Go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Sarah Isgur joins the Chuck ToddCast 01:30 SCOTUS is the only institution functioning as founders intended 02:00 SCOTUS has 2 cases that could rebalance other two branches 03:15 SCOTUS may strengthen executive while empowering congress 05:30 What if SCOTUS gives Trump everything he wants? 07:00 Activist class has given up or ignored congressional authority 08:00 You need legislation to address long term problems like climate change 09:30 The house needs to be expanded to make it more representative 11:45 The house should have 1200+ members 13:15 We replaced political parties with high dollar special interests 14:00 Members aren’t attending town halls, they’re posting on social media 16:30 The two leaders of each chamber run congress, not committee chairs 17:15 Legislators are frustrated with the broken nature of congress 18:30 Members aren’t hiring legislating staff, they hire comms staff 20:00 Boebert, AOC, MTG would be backbenchers without comms 21:30 Small states are getting far too much influence electorally 24:30 The constitution is a good ballast if we follow it and regularly amend it 25:30 Ken Burns was gutsy to make a doc on the American revolution 27:00 If you want 300 million people to follow a law, it should take time to pass 29:00 Death By Lightning was too short to tell the whole story 31:00 “Manhunt” really painted a picture of Andrew Johnson 32:00 Lincoln assassination was meant to Lincoln's administration 32:45 Holiday reading list 34:00 End of 19th century was a weird time for the U.S. presidency 36:00 Rehnquist’s book comments on Bush v Gore through 19th century lens 37:45 Thomas Jefferson impeached justices in order to get a SCOTUS rubber stamp 38:30 Chuck’s project to create a scripted TV show about Garfield & reconstruction 39:45 George Washington wanted D.C. to be the biggest port city on east coast 42:30 1860-1865 was a fascinating time for the city of Washington DC 44:00 If Garfield lived we might have gotten the Civil Rights Act 100 years sooner 45:30 Parallels between Obama and Chester A. Arthur presidencies 46:30 Democrats learning from Trump that action matters over process 47:30 Dems gutted their bench during Obama years 48:30 Obama endorsing Clinton was a massive mistake for the Democratic Party 51:00 GOP voters realized the “nice” candidate like Romney couldn’t win 52:30 Without “bridgegate”, Chris Christie may be president instead of Trump 54:00 Chris Christie is a wildly talented politician, but mismanaged era with his shot 55:30 The Tea Party energy in GOP could have derailed Christie’s ambitions 56:45 Christie derailed Carly Fiorina’s campaign in 2016 58:00 Should DOJ be detached from the executive branch? 1:00:30 Founders never specified how many justices should be on SCOTUS 1:03:15 Ford pardon was a huge mistake, created protected political class 1:04:45 Where to find Sarah’s work 1:06:00 It should be easier to pass constitutional amendmentsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s episode of The Chuck ToddCast dives into the full spectrum of Donald Trump’s political chaos — from a deadly Venezuela boat strike that jolted Congress awake to an explosive shooting in Washington, D.C., where Trump delivered the most divisive response imaginable. Chuck breaks down how the shooter’s surprising CIA ties, Trump’s immediate “blame game,” and his increasingly politicized rhetoric toward the military risk putting service members in harm’s way. He examines Trump’s contradictory foreign policy moves, including pardoning a cocaine-trafficking former Honduran president and a billionaire fraudster, all while saber-rattling toward Venezuela and relying on Roger Stone as his unofficial “pardon broker.” With Republicans bracing for a wave of resignations and watchdog committees gearing up for investigations, Chuck argues that the founders never intended the pardon power to be used this way — and that a constitutional fix may now be essential. Then, editor of The Dispatch, Sarah Isgur joins Chuck for a sweeping conversation about the Supreme Court, constitutional design, and the modern dysfunction of Congress. Sarah argues that SCOTUS is the only institution still operating as the founders intended—and with two major cases on the docket, the Court could soon reshape the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches. She and Chuck examine how the activist class has abandoned Congress, why long-term challenges like climate change require legislation rather than court battles, and how a dramatically expanded House—potentially 1,200 members or more—could restore true representation. They dig into how the collapse of traditional parties, the rise of communications-focused lawmakers, and the outsize influence of small states have all warped American governance. The conversation then widens into history, culture, and political “what-ifs”—from Ken Burns’ Revolutionary War documentary to the chaotic post-Lincoln era, to the tantalizing possibility that a surviving President Garfield might have accelerated civil rights by a century. Chuck and Sarah compare Obama to Chester Arthur, debate whether Democrats learned the wrong lessons from Trump, and revisit the alternate timelines of Chris Christie, Carly Fiorina, and the Tea Party. They close with a provocative question: Should the DOJ be structurally separated from the executive branch? And, more fundamentally, should it be far easier to amend the Constitution for a modern nation of 300 million people? Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to December 7th, 1941 when FDR addressed the nation via radio after Pearl Harbor, and traces the history of media fragmentation throughout the decades. He also answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and gives his college football update. Go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 02:00 We got the full spectrum of Trump this week 02:45 Venezuela boat strike has awoken congress from its slumber 03:15 Pete Hegseth could take the fall for war crime strike 04:00 Resignation of head of SouthCom was a flashing red light 05:45 Two national guardsmen shot in Washington D.C. 06:45 Trump’s response to shooting was most divisive possible 07:30 Surprising that shooter was Afghan employee of CIA 08:45 It’s likely shooter was mentally unstable & something triggered him 09:30 Trump immediately went into “blame game” mode after shooting 10:15 Trump’s entire political currency is division 11:00 Trump’s politicization of military risks putting target on their back 12:00 Trump blames Biden’s vetting, but administration rarely vets anything 12:45 Trump gave away everything U.S. won in Afghanistan to Taliban 14:30 Every president in the 21st century has screwed up Afghanistan 15:45 Trump tried to weaponize the shooting for political gain 17:30 Pay attention to what Trump does, not what he says 18:15 Trump pardons cocaine trafficking ex president of Honduras 19:00 Trump threatens war with Venezuela over drugs, then gives this pardon?? 20:00 Trump threatens voters of Honduras over their election 20:45 Roger Stone has become Trump’s pardon merchant 21:45 Pardon was direct result of Roger Stone’s lobbying 22:15 Trump has normalized pardoning of convicted felons 24:15 Trump pardons executive guilty of 1.6B fraud scheme 25:15 Trump’s pardons are far more corrupt than prior president’s pardons 27:30 We need a constitutional amendment to change the pardon power 28:30 Founder imagined congress would prevent abuse of pardon power 29:15 We’ll likely see 2-4 retirements per week in congress through December 30:45 Senate Armed Services committee will do thorough investigation of strike 32:15 Trump is likely to give an illegal order w/ military action in Venezuela 33:45 Trump’s coalition wanted less military intervention overseas 39:30 Sarah Isgur joins the Chuck ToddCast 41:00 SCOTUS is the only institution functioning as founders intended 41:30 SCOTUS has 2 cases that could rebalance other two branches 42:45 SCOTUS may strengthen executive while empowering congress 45:00 What if SCOTUS gives Trump everything he wants? 46:30 Activist class has given up or ignored congressional authority 47:30 You need legislation to address long term problems like climate change 49:00 The house needs to be expanded to make it more representative 51:15 The house should have 1200+ members 52:45 We replaced political parties with high dollar special interests 53:30 Members aren’t attending town halls, they’re posting on social media 56:00 The two leaders of each chamber run congress, not committee chairs 56:45 Legislators are frustrated with the broken nature of congress 58:00 Members aren’t hiring legislating staff, they hire comms staff 59:30 Boebert, AOC, MTG would be backbenchers without comms 1:01:00 Small states are getting far too much influence electorally 1:04:00 The constitution is a good ballast if we follow it and regularly amend it 1:05:00 Ken Burns was gutsy to make a doc on the American revolution 1:06:30 If you want 300 million people to follow a law, it should take time to pass 1:08:30 Death By Lightning was too short to tell the whole story 1:10:30 “Manhunt” really painted a picture of Andrew Johnson 1:11:30 Lincoln assassination was meant to upend Lincoln's administration 1:12:15 Holiday reading list 1:13:30 End of 19th century was a weird time for the U.S. presidency 1:15:30 Rehnquist’s book comments on Bush v Gore through 19th century lens 1:17:15 Thomas Jefferson impeached justices in order to get a SCOTUS rubber stamp 1:18:00 Chuck’s project to create a scripted TV show about Garfield & reconstruction 1:19:15 George Washington wanted D.C. to be the biggest port city on east coast 1:22:00 1860-1865 was a fascinating time for the city of Washington DC 1:23:30 If Garfield lived we might have gotten the Civil Rights Act 100 years sooner 1:25:00 Parallels between Obama and Chester A. Arthur presidencies 1:26:00 Democrats learning from Trump that action matters over process 1:27:00 Dems gutted their bench during Obama years 1:28:00 Obama endorsing Clinton was a massive mistake for the Democratic Party 1:30:30 GOP voters realized the “nice” candidate like Romney couldn’t win 1:32:00 Without “bridgegate”, Chris Christie may be president instead of Trump 1:33:30 Chris Christie is a wildly talented politician, but mismanaged era with his shot 1:35:00 The Tea Party energy in GOP could have derailed Christie’s ambitions 1:36:15 Christie derailed Carly Fiorina’s campaign in 2016 1:37:30 Should DOJ be detached from the executive branch? 1:40:00 Founders never specified how many justices should be on SCOTUS 1:42:45 Ford pardon was a huge mistake, created protected political class 1:44:15 Where to find Sarah’s work 1:45:30 It should be easier to pass constitutional amendments 1:49:00 Chuck’s thoughts on interview with Sarah Isgur 1:49:45 ToddCast Time Machine - December 7th, 1941 1:50:30 The shock of Pearl Harbor is almost gone from living memory 1:51:00 Pearl Harbor showed the power of shared media experience 1:52:00 Radio was the height of communal media 1:52:15 December 1945, FCC gave massive expansion of FM radio 1:53:00 FM created the first fragmentation of media 1:54:00 Summer of 1980, Walkman introduced personalization in media 1:55:30 The Walkman was the beginning of mass media fragmentation 1:57:30 By 1990, 40% of minutes listened in the car weren’t radio 1:58:15 Radio never recovered from the Walkman 1:58:45 Streaming and social are diminishing TV & cable 1:59:30 For Americans under 60, almost all media consumption is on smartphones 2:02:00 Ask Chuck 2:02:15 Love for “The Barn” and the book recommendations 2:05:30 Is there any hope for a return to respectful bipartisan discourse? 2:11:15 Should we consider distributing presidential roles & diluting power? 2:16:00 What benefits do members of congress receive after leaving? 2:21:00 College football updateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Netflix series "Death By Lightning" focuses on the unexpected rise of James Garfield in the 1880 election, and his assassination by Charles Guiteau. It also features Nick Offerman as Chester Arthur, a product of machine politics who ends up as Garfield's VP and then as president. So, today, some Sunday context in the form of an episode we recorded a few years ago about Chester Arthur and how he took control when he became president.Sign up for our America250 Watch newsletter, where you'll also get links and lots more historical tidbits.https://thisdaypod.substack.com/Find out more about the show at thisdaypod.comThis Day In Esoteric Political History is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories.If you want to support the show directly, you can do so on our website: ThisDayPod.comGet in touch if you have any ideas for future topics, or just want to say hello. Follow us on social @thisdaypodOur team: Jacob Feldman, Researcher/Producer; Brittani Brown, Producer; Khawla Nakua, Transcripts; music by Teen Daze and Blue Dot Sessions; Audrey Mardavich is our Executive Producer at Radiotopia Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

It's a history geek fest as John Wayne and Stew devour "Death by Lightning" about Presidents James Garfield and Chester Arthur. Then, they count down their Top 5 Most Underrated American history movies, before dreaming up their Top 3 Most-Desired American History Movies that should be made. 

The untold story of the 21st President. Music by Lee Rosevere, and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The deaths of presidents James Garfield and William McKinley are unjustly overlooked. Garfield's assassin thought he was acting on orders from God. Garfield did not die from the assassin's bullet but from the incompetence of his doctors. His successor, Chester Arthur, may have been born in Canada and ineligible to be president. McKinley was killed as part of the anarchist movement which was murdering world leaders at the turn of the 20th century. This episode also covers general presidential facts and explains how Robert Lincoln was connected to 3 presidential assassinations.

Political violence changes politics. Vice President Chester Arthur is getting the hang of Parliamentary procedure, and building a reputation for being a more partisan vice president than we've seen in a while, Not on the team with his President. Then events will conspire to elevate him in an unexpected way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arthur makes an unlikely comeback in the 1880 Republican Convention in this episode. The story is a little more complex than it's often told, and involves a bit more of Arthur's skill than is often mentioned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(2nd posting ) We look at Chester Arthur and also at Roscoe Conkling, New York Senator and political "boss" of the post-Civil War period. The two are tied together in history. Arthur was, to a point, a Stalwart, which means he supported Ulysses S. Grant and the concept of a party system. Which is also known by the name - spoils. Are Stalwarts all bad? What about Half-Breeds? We get into Arthur the Stalwart in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textJosh Lewis, founder and publisher of the Saving Elephants podcast, a show that brings conservatism to the Millennials, joins us for a discussion about conservatism, congress and Chester Arthur.

He fought for civil rights and nearly saved New York City. But all we remember is his hair. We start our series on President Chester Arthur with a look at his boyhood / young lawyer years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does “natural born citizen” actually mean? My son, born in Canada to two American citizens, could theoretically serve as both Prime Minister of Canada and President of the United States. This constitutional curiosity led me to discover something shocking about presidential eligibility.In this episode, I explore the historical evidence suggesting the Framers intended a “bloodline standard”—requiring citizen parents, not just American birth. If this interpretation is correct, Chester Arthur and Barack Obama may have been constitutionally ineligible to serve as president.Drawing on Emmerich de Vattel's influential “Law of Nations,” correspondence between the Framers, and early naturalization acts, I make the case for what “natural born citizen” really meant in 1787.What you'll learn:• The forgotten influence of Vattel's “Law of Nations” on the Framers• Why Chester Arthur's father's British citizenship created a constitutional problem• How Barack Obama's case presents the clearest test of the bloodline standard• Why this isn't partisan politics but constitutional principleThis is serious constitutional scholarship, not conspiracy theory. For the complete analysis—including how this standard applies to other candidates like Romney, McCain, and Cruz, plus why courts refuse to address this question—visit my Substack at https://charlesbosworth.substack.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-bozcast--3039972/support.

Dear Mr. President: The Letters of Julia Sand is a film by Destry EdwardsThe film tells the dramatic story of how an everyday citizen—who was unable to even vote at the time—influenced the presidency of Chester Arthur, changing his legacy from one of corruption to one of reform.“The story of Chester Arthur and Julia Sand is such an inspirational narrative, and Julia’s legacy encourages us to seek out our own ways to make a difference in our government and in our community. It’s very special to see this film bring more public awareness to this story,” Edwards said.Dear Mr. President: The Letters of Julia Sand is available to stream on SalemNow. To find out more information about the film and its story, please visit CEI.org. If you are interested in helping to organize a screening, please reach out to dmp@cei.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- Bill D'Agostino—Senior Research Analyst at Media Research Center—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to breakdown some of the best (and worst) clips from corporate media: Axios's Alex Thompson says the media needs to investigate Donald Trump's health + former FBI Director James Comey claims the Republican Party is “white supremacist adjacent.” 4:30pm- Rich was on Fox News earlier today (did he happen to mention that?) and debuted his new Tom Ford tie which he got on a (heavy) discount—but should he have purchased a “dogs playing poker” tie instead? PLUS, who was the best dressed president? Evidently it was Chester Arthur—who was so well-dressed that it annoyed Americans. He owned 80 pairs of trousers! 4:50pm- While speaking with reporters in Morristown, NJ, President Donald Trump said: “I'm not happy with what Putin is doing…he's sending rockets into cities and killing people. And I don't like it at all!”

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (05/27/2025): 3:05pm- In a series of articles published over the weekend, The New York Times examined the Democrat Party's continued struggles appealing to the American electorate. Shane Goldmacher writes that Democrats “are still searching for the path forward”—noting that the party spent $20 million studying their “erosion” of support with “young men” specifically. In another article, Goldmacher—alongside June Kim and Christine Zhang—evaluate “how Donald Trump has remade America's political landscape.” They document that 435 counties across the country became more “Democratic” from 2012 and 2024—however, 2,678 counties became more “Republican.” Further complicating matters is the 2030 census which is expected to cause comfortably blue states to lose electoral votes as citizens move to red states. You can read the articles here: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/25/us/politics/democratic-party-voters.html. And here: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/05/25/us/politics/trump-politics-democrats.html. 3:40pm- During a recent segment of Pod Save America, former Obama Advisor Dan Pfeiffer stated that Democrats are in “a huge bit of trouble” if they can't win Latino voters moving forward—and if Latinos continue to migrate towards the Republican Party (as is currently the trend), there is “no path” to victory in future presidential elections. 4:05pm- Bill D'Agostino—Senior Research Analyst at Media Research Center—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to breakdown some of the best (and worst) clips from corporate media: Axios's Alex Thompson says the media needs to investigate Donald Trump's health + former FBI Director James Comey claims the Republican Party is “white supremacist adjacent.” 4:30pm- Rich was on Fox News earlier today (did he happen to mention that?) and debuted his new Tom Ford tie which he got on a (heavy) discount—but should he have purchased a “dogs playing poker” tie instead? PLUS, who was the best dressed president? Evidently it was Chester Arthur—who was so well-dressed that it annoyed Americans. He owned 80 pairs of trousers! 4:50pm- While speaking with reporters in Morristown, NJ, President Donald Trump said: “I'm not happy with what Putin is doing…he's sending rockets into cities and killing people. And I don't like it at all!” 5:05pm- Dr. Victoria Coates— Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss President Donald Trump declaring he's “not happy” with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Dr. Coates is author of the book, “The Battle for the Jewish State: How Israel—and America—Can Win.” You can find it here: https://a.co/d/iTMA4Vb. 5:40pm- While speaking with the press in Morristown, New Jersey, President Donald Trump continued to insist that Harvard University must make changes in order to receive federal funding moving forward. The Trump Administration has called on the Ivy League university to prioritize the education of American students, eliminate anti-Semitism on campus, and hire faculty representing a diverse ideology. According to a 2023 Harvard Crimson poll, only 2.5% of Harvard's faculty openly identified as “conservative—with 77% labeling themselves as “liberal” or “very liberal.” 5:50pm- Clips of the Day: Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser goes to the pool, Emmanuel Macron's wife hits him in the face, and humanoid robot kick boxing is launched in China! 6:05pm- On Tuesday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.—alongside FDA Commissioner Marty Makary and NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya—announced the CDC will no longer recommend Covid-19 vaccination for health children and pregnant women, removing the vaccines from the immunization schedule. 6:15pm- Deputy Director of the FBI Dan Bongino announced that the agency will continue several unresolved investigations, including who brought cocaine into ...

Few presidents entered office more distrusted than America's 21st chief executive, Chester A. Arthur. But one American, Julia Sand, believed that he could rise to the occasion. What ensued was one of the most surprising and unlikely episodes in presidential history -- one that is the basis of a new documentary from the Competitive Enterprise Institute, titled Dear Mr. President: The Letters of Julia Sand. In this episode, I interview the producer of the documentary, Destry Edwards. Dear Mr. President: The Letters of Julia Sand https://cei.org/letters-of-julia-sand/ JOIN PREMIUMListen ad-free for only $5/month at www.bit.ly/TAPpremiumFOLLOW USwww.linktr.ee/thisamericanpresidentCREDITSHost: Richard LimProducer: Michael NealArtist: Nip Rogers, www.NipRogers.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former president Chester A. Arthur is probably best remembered for his mutton chops and as a trivia question.  But he did play a surprising role as a reformer when the nation was in the grips of political corruption.  And the story of how he found the courage to do so holds some lessons for how we might interact with political power today in hopes of a better tomorrow.   Joining Saving Elephants host Josh Lewis is Destry Edwards to discuss his new documentary Dear Mr. President: The Letters of Julia Sand, and how a single citizen can have an outsized effect on our political system.   About Destry Edwards Destry Edwards is the Media Production and Studio Manager at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. With a passion for both film and politics, Destry seeks to use storytelling as a way to bridge the gap between people and policy. He is a native of the great state of South Carolina. Before coming on with CEI, Destry's background includes time at FreedomWorks and Blaze Media. Destry holds a Bachelor of Science in Cinema Production from Bob Jones University.   About the Documentary   In 1881, following President James Garfield's assassination, the country was in turmoil. Many suspected Vice President Chester Arthur, a long-time beneficiary of the spoils system, to be a party to the plot and dreaded his ascension to the presidency. In the immediate aftermath—and before the height of the women's suffrage movement—New Yorker Julia Sand wrote to the soon-to-be President. Between August 1881 and September 1883, Sand penned 23 letters to President Arthur imploring him to abandon his corrupt machinations, become the leader the country deserved, and champion civil service reform.  The Competitive Enterprise Institute proudly presents the documentary Dear Mr. President: The Letters of Julia Sand to discover the outsized effect a single citizen can have on our political system.   You can watch the full documentary on the streaming platform SalemNow.  

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Few Presidents had as breezy a time getting to the Executive Mansion, and as horrible a time once he arrived than Chester Alan Arthur, 21st President of the United States. Learn about his difficult Presidency, his failing health, brief post-Presidency, death, and burial, as well as his gravesite in Albany Rural Cemetery! Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2025/04/08/season-3-episode-21-chester-arthurs-tomb/Season 1's Chester Arthur Episode: "Chester Arthur and Fairfield" on his birthplace!Season 2's Chester Arthur Episode: "Chester Arthur and Manhattan" on his homes!Support the show Also, check out “Visiting the Presidents” on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

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One woman's letters to a president may have changed his thinking and may have helped bring about needed reforms in our country. On the next Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass tells how the letters of one woman might have affected the presidency of Chester Arthur.Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/

What does it mean to be a Stalwart? In history, it's just a name for political machine pros seeking jobs and being corrupt. But it was more. While telling how Chester Arthur became the nation's most famous fired civil servant, we explain politics in the 19th century. The real battles then were inside the party. On our Patreon now, [www.patreon.com/mhcbuyp] as part of a 4 part series, we discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A bit about what we've got cooking at Patreon, including the first of three parts of our series on the 21st President. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DMZ America co-hosts Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) look back at the only other president in history who returned to the White House after having served and then been defeated: Grover Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th Presidents the United States who served 1885-1889 and 1893-1897.Cleveland was a Democrat renowned for honesty and probity, but otherwise there are some remarkable parallels between Cleveland and Donald Trump. Both were portly, had healthy libidos and a predilection for age-inappropriate wives, were skeptical of military imperialism and favored pro-business policies that prompted a reaction by labor. Listen to these two history buff's take on a 19th century leader we'll all be hearing more about in the years to come. The DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @tedrallWeb: Rall.com

DMZ America co-hosts Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) look back at the only other president in history who returned to the White House after having served and then been defeated: Grover Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th Presidents the United States who served 1885-1889 and 1893-1897.Cleveland was a Democrat renowned for honesty and probity, but otherwise there are some remarkable parallels between Cleveland and Donald Trump. Both were portly, had healthy libidos and a predilection for age-inappropriate wives, were skeptical of military imperialism and favored pro-business policies that prompted a reaction by labor. Listen to these two history buff's take on a 19th century leader we'll all be hearing more about in the years to come. The DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @tedrallWeb: Rall.com

It's September 24th. This day in 1881 (actually, September 22nd) Vice President Chester Arthur assumes office after James Garfield dies from an assassination. Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss how Arthur was really no one's first choice, but nevertheless rose to meet the moment and gravity of the situation.This Day In Esoteric Political History is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories.If you want to support the show directly, you can do so on our website: ThisDayPod.comGet in touch if you have any ideas for future topics, or just want to say hello. Follow us on social @thisdaypodOur team: Jacob Feldman, Researcher/Producer; Brittani Brown, Producer; Khawla Nakua, Transcripts; music by Teen Daze and Blue Dot Sessions; Audrey Mardavich is our Executive Producer at Radiotopia

In Episode 358 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger visit Fairfield, Vermont, searching for the controversial birthplace of 21st U.S. President Chester A. Arthur. Today there are multiple historic markers and even an historic site, but the place and year of his birth is in debate. How did it happen?   See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-358-searching-for-a-u-s-president-in-vermont/   Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends   Buy tickets to NEW ENGLAND LEGENDS LIVE - Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 7PM in Milford, Massachusetts: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-england-legends-live-tickets-906054632797

Vice President to a narrow election winner, Chester Arthur was a very unlikely President. But on September 20th 1881 he took his seat as the 21st President of the United States at the dawn of the modern administrative state and presidency.So what kind of President did he become? Was he progressive? What was his role in the creation of the Civil Service? And how did the Presidency impact him as a person?Don is joined by Michael J. Gerhardt for this episode in our Presidential series. Michael is the Samuel Ashe Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of North Carolina School of Law in Chapel Hill. He is the author of The Forgotten Presidents: Their Untold Constitutional Legacy and FDR's Mentors: Navigating the Path to Greatness.Produced by Sophie Gee and Freddy Chick. Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Get a subscription for $1 per month for 3 months with code AMERICANHISTORY sign up at https://historyhit.com/subscription/ You can take part in our listener survey here.

This week, Chris and Jeff talk about the Ashley Massaro affidavit, why we have sympathy for QT Marshall, the other news and then the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM where we get into tonal problems of the BCC, and the odd choices in the Swerve and Darby promos relative to the stories they set up last week. Not a lot of WWE or NXT talk because one was there and one wasn't good but we do dip our toes there.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Chris and Jeff talk about the Ashley Massaro affidavit, why we have sympathy for QT Marshall, the other news and then the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM where we get into tonal problems of the BCC, and the odd choices in the Swerve and Darby promos relative to the stories they set up last week. Not a lot of WWE or NXT talk because one was there and one wasn't good but we do dip our toes there.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Paper Son: Chinese American Citizen.  Chinese immigration to America was unique for various reasons.  All of this is the subject of my new series. I begin with the historical account of early American naturalization and immigration events, politics, and jurisprudence.  From the early years I work through and discuss first the Gold Rush and then the construction of the intercontinental railroad to the onslaught of Chinese immigration into the United States. Eventually leading to violence, exclusion, and deportation of Chinese persons.  All this finally led to the United States Government's acknowledgement and apology.  Including a recognition of Chinese American contributions. The discussion about naturalization and immigration inevitably leads to the questions of (1) who should be an American; and (2) what is an American?Support the show

Bonus episode! Even the seemingly powerless have the power to change history.When the infamously corrupt Chester Arthur became president after the assassination of his predecessor, most Americans feared Democracy was about to go on the auction block. But, in an era when women couldn't even vote, one woman, Julia Sand, put pen to paper and changed history. Her letters imploring Arthur to abandon his corrupt political allies and listen to his long-abandoned better nature moved something in Arthur and Democracy itself may well have been saved.This is a recording of my 2022 Intelligent Speech Conference presentation. If you enjoy it, you might just enjoy the upcoming 2023 Intelligent Speech Conference on November 4. Learn more and buy tickets with the code "Abridged" at intelligentspeechonline.comSupport the show

On today's podcast, an powerful online tool to help you learn a language; learn ‘double' expressions followed by a discussion about ‘double up'; then hear about U.S. President Chester Arthur's term in office.

When he wins the White House again, President Trump should use what he created in restoring the VA - Schedule F - to clean and purge the Civil Service System, including the DOJ & FBI, and restore accountability to our Repbulic.Plus, Doug's special guest, Christie Hutcherson, founder of Women Fighting For America.--------All content is FREE! Please voluntarily subscribe to my show at www.DougBillings.us to help Doug support his son and produce the show.Click on the Subscribe tab! CHEAP! $10/month or $120/year. Even WOKE unemployed Commusocialists could afford this!

The Presidential Wrestling Federation is live from the basement of a bar in an undisclosed location with another electrifying slate of matches:Ronald Reagan & Gerald Ford vs. Rutherford B. Hayes & Benjamin Harrison (winners get a shot at the Tag Team Championship)Millard Fillmore vs. Chester Arthur (bareknuckle boxing grudge match--must win by knockout)8-Man Battle Royal for the vacant Transcontinental Championship: Thomas Jefferson vs. Andrew Jackson vs. Franklin Pierce vs. Ulysses S. Grant vs. James A. Garfield vs. Grover Cleveland vs. Calvin Coolidge vs. Harry TrumanTheodore Roosevelt vs. two vicious fighting dogsFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Email us at deadpresidentspodcast@gmail.com Please rate & review, subscribe & share. Thanks for listening!

The weekend has come and gone for big league ball.The Rays are playing at a clip unseen in big league baseball since Chester Arthur was President. The Pirates and Brewers are holding their own. Aaron Judge has found his home run swing and the Angels keep losing games they have no business losing.Your pal Sully breaks down the entire weekend of games.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!RocketMoneyStop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions -- and manage your expenses the easy way -- by going to RocketMoney.com/lockedonmlb.HelloFreshSkip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable – that's why it's America's #1 meal kit! Go to HelloFresh.com/mlb60 and use code mlb60 for 60% off plus free shipping!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.Ultimate Pro Baseball GMTo download the game just visit probaseballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The weekend has come and gone for big league ball. The Rays are playing at a clip unseen in big league baseball since Chester Arthur was President. The Pirates and Brewers are holding their own. Aaron Judge has found his home run swing and the Angels keep losing games they have no business losing. Your pal Sully breaks down the entire weekend of games. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! RocketMoney Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions -- and manage your expenses the easy way -- by going to RocketMoney.com/lockedonmlb. HelloFresh Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable – that's why it's America's #1 meal kit! Go to HelloFresh.com/mlb60 and use code mlb60 for 60% off plus free shipping! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Ultimate Pro Baseball GM To download the game just visit probaseballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

As Max grinds away at a more in-depth Unf*cking, we offer our dear listeners a new palate cleanser. Strange Bedfellows examines fascinating relationships and wonders how these duos might have altered the course of history. Our first installment tells the story of President Chester Arthur and a pen-pal named Julia Sand. Visit the episode's accompanying site page. Chapters Intro: 00:00:31 A Nation Adrift: 00:02:33 Arthur Is Now President: 00:07:17 Letters: 00:07:40 Outro: 00:19:41 Resources Samuel Eliot Morison, Henry Steele Commager andWilliam E. Leuchtenburg: A Concise History of the American Republic: Volume 1 David C. Whitney: The Graphic Story of the American Presidents Library of Congress: The Correspondence of Julia I. Sand Miller Center: Chester Arthur, December 6, 1881: First Annual Message The New York Times: Overlooked No More: Julia Sand, Whose Letters Inspired a President -- If you like #UNFTR, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Join the Unf*cker-run Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/2051537518349565 Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee at shop.unftr.com. Subscribe to Unf*cking The Republic on Substack at unftr.substack.com to get the essays these episode are framed around sent to your inbox every week. Check out the UNFTR Pod Love playlist on Spotify: spoti.fi/3yzIlUP. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibility. Unf*cking the Republic is produced by 99 and engineered by Manny Faces Media (mannyfacesmedia.com). Original music is by Tom McGovern (tommcgovern.com). The show is written and hosted by Max and distributed by 99. Special thank yous to voice actors Kerry Flanagan and Matthew Hammond for lending their talents to this episode. Podcast art description: Image of the US Constitution ripped in the middle revealing white text on a blue background that says, "Unf*cking the Republic."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bringing you a special, location-specific post! Your guide to Visiting the Presidents in the Big Apple, as we go through the birthplaces, gravesites, and homes of the Presidents who called New York City home--no matter how brief! Created in collaboration with Ryan Purcell and The Gotham Center for New York City History! Check out The Gotham Center and all that they do for New York City history! Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/10/10/visiting-new-york-citys-presidents/Featured Episodes: "Theodore Roosevelt and Manhattan""Donald Trump and Queens" "George Washington and Mount Vernon""James Monroe and Highland""Ulysses Grant and Galena" "Chester Arthur and Manhattan" Support the show

In the past 100 years, over 80% of the first term midterms went badly for Presidents, and their party lost seats.  But in a few cases they did not. And a few times when they did, the result was very little real change or even a kind of win. A look at first term midterms during the Presidencies of Chester Arthur, Harding, FDR, GW Bush, Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton.  A combo of new and previously recorded MHCBUYP episodes reveals that while many first term midterms have devastated the President's plans, Presidents don't always do badly, there are 'stave' elections where Presidents have lost so little it's almost a win.  And sometimes, a defeat has positive effects.   Music by Josh Woodward and Lee Rosevere in this episode. Find them on the Free Music Archive website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forgotten President in the Big City, Chester Alan Arthur's home is still standing, but under very different management! Learn about Arthur's reluctant turn to politics; his vice presidency and Presidency; his wife, Ellen, and children; and what happened to his home! Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/07/25/season-2-episode-21-chester-arthur-and-new-york-city/Season 1's Chester Alan Arthur Episode: "Chester Alan Arthur and Fairfield" Support the show

Chester A. Arthur, the son of a poor Baptist preacher, rose to become a well-connected New York attorney. He honed his masterful administrative skills as New York's Quartermaster General during the Civil War, then applied those skills to become an unparalleled party organizer. In an era of rampant political corruption, Arthur was the quintessential machine politician. He held the federal government's most lucrative patronage post until President Hayes fired him, yet his party connections landed him a cushy spot as James A. Garfield's vice presidential running mate in 1880. But when an assassin's bullet cuts Garfield down, can Arthur rise above his unscrupulous past and become a respectable president? Listen and learn about one of the great presidential redemption stories!  

Welcome to the sixth episode of “We Effed Up!” On this episode, we try to untangle the mess that is King Leopold II's pursuit of the Congo and why reading the fine print is so important.SourcesHochschild, Adam. King Leopold's Ghost: A Study of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa. Mariner Books, New York, 1998.Jeal, Tim. Stanley: The Impossible Life of Africa's Greatest Explorer. Yale U. Press, Cambridge, 2007.Packenham, Thomas. The Scramble for Africa. Abacus History, New York, 1991.Reeves, Thomas C. Gentleman Boss: The Life of Chester A. Arthur. Alfred Knopf, New York, 1975.Van Reybrouck, David. Congo: The Epic History of a People (Sam Collins, Trans.). Harper Collins, New York, 2014. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presidential aficionado Dave Ranallo joins us for an epic game of Presidential War. Topics include Andrew Jackson's popularity with the people, Dolley Madison's exceptional First Lady tenure, and Ronald Reagan's relationship with a Democrat-controlled Congress. Also: We decide whether we'd prefer a mustache ride from Grover Cleveland or Chester Arthur, and whether a drunken Franklin Pierce could best a drunken Dick Nixon on the flag football field. 

Chester who? Our 21st President, and the first from  the Green Mountain State, Vermont, and another big birthplace controversy! Find out why Chester Alan Arthur was suspected of not being an American, why his family was always on the move, and why his own lies added to the controversy! Also learn what happened to his birthplace and what kind of commemorations they have in Fairfield, Vermont, as well as what delicious thing I found on my way driving across the beautiful state!Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information! Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2021/06/08/episode-21-chester-alan-arthur-and-fairfield/Support the show (https://paypal.me/VisitingPresidents?locale.x=en_US)