Podcasts about presidential historian

Douglas Brinkley is a Professor of History at Rice University, a CNN Presidential Historian, and a contributing editor at Vanity Fair. He has received seven honorary doctorates in American Studies. He has authored more than 25 books, including several highly acclaimed presidential biographies. Six of his books were named New York Times “Notable Books of the Year” and seven became New York Times bestsellers. The New York Historical Society selected Brinkley as their official U.S. Presidential Historian. He is on the Board of Trustees at Brevard College and the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library. He is a member of the Century Association, Council of Foreign relations and James Madison Council on the Library of Congress. 

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Joe Piscopo's guest host this morning is Arthur Aidala, former Brooklyn Prosecutor, star criminal defense attorney, and host of "The Arthur Aidala Power Hour" weeknights at 6 p.m. on AM 970 The Answer 35:08- SNL50 51:35- Jonathan Hoenig, portfolio manager at Capitalist Pig Hedge Fund LLC and a Fox News Contributor Topic: DOGE and its impact on the U.S. economy 1:14:00- Egg prices 1:28:20- Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis, a retired U.S. Army officer and an experienced military analyst with on-the-ground experience inside Russia and Ukraine and the author of "Preparing for World War III" Topic: Trump's talks with Putin, Iron Dome 1:41:40- Craig Shirley, Presidential Historian, Political Consultant, and Reagan biographer Topic: President's Day 1:52:52- NYC mayoral election 2:06:25- Art Del Cueto, Vice-President of the National Border Patrol Council Topic: Mayor Adams and Tom Homan's collaboration, latest at the border 2:17:23- Alan Dershowitz, Harvard Law Professor Emeritus, host of "The DerShow," and the author of "The Ten Big Anti-Israel Lies: And How to Refute Them with Truth" Topic: Legalities of the Trump executive orders and other legal news of the daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:04- Ronald Reagan’s birthday, banning transgender athletes from women’s sports 24:47- Super Bowl 50:57- Thomas Homan, Border Czar for the Trump administration Topic: Potential for seeking prosecution for Phil Murphy 1:03:25- David Wildstein, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of New Jersey Globe Topic: New Jersey gubernatorial debate and race 1:12:11- Lauren Miller, professional golfer and an Independent Women's Forum Ambassador Topic: Trump's executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports 1:25:14- Andrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News Contributor Topic: Pam Bondi confirmed as Attorney General 1:47:16- Pastor Corey Brooks, founder and Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago and founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D. Communities Development Corporation Topic: "Black History Month feels different this year. And we can't let victimhood get in the way" (Fox News op ed) 2:01:41- Dr. Marc Siegel, physician, Professor of Medicine at the NYU Langone Medical Center, author, and contributor to Fox News Topic: Science behind transgender women in women's sports, Robert Kennedy Jr. 2:11:46- Craig Shirley, Presidential Historian, Political Consultant, and Reagan biographer Topic: Ronald Reagan's birthdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Healthcare Plus Podcast! On this episode, Quint Studer is joined by special guest, David Bartholomew, to preview the upcoming American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) 2025 Congress on Healthcare Leadership. This annual event will attract more than 7,000 healthcare leaders – from students in Master of Health Administration (MHA) programs to tenured executives – to Houston, TX this March for 3 days of learning and networking. With more than 500 expert speakers and 220+ education sessions, the ACHE Congress has something to offer every healthcare professional. David highlights exciting keynote sessions from leading experts, including:Brené Brown, PhD, Research Professor and New York Times Bestselling AuthorOzan Varol, JD, Rocket Scientist turned Professor, No. 1 Bestselling Author, and Expert on Innovation and CreativityDoris Kearns Goodwin, PhD, Presidential Historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning AuthorMichael Sorrell, EdD, Visionary Leader, Institutional Change Agent, President of Paul Quinn CollegeAnd many more!Quint also shares his excitement to join Mark Clement, CEO, TriHealth onstage for their session, “Leadership Insights: Building a Culture That Drives and Supports Value-Based Care”. Learn more about ACHE 2025 Congress and register today at www.congress.ache.org. About David BartholomewDavid Bartholomew is a lifelong advocate for health professionals and international education.  David is the Senior Vice President, Learning at the American College of Healthcare Executives in Chicago.  The role encompasses oversight of ACHE's Professional Development and Publishing activities, including the Congress on Healthcare Leadership. David Bartholomew assumed the role of Senior Vice President of Learning with the American College of Healthcare Executives in January 2019.  In this capacity David is tasked to drive the strategic direction for ACHE Learning and oversee the design and development of new learning modalities for ACHE including virtual, face-to-face, and hybrid learning approaches across the Learning portfolio.  Prior to ACHE, David worked for more than 20 years in strategic roles related to healthcare licensure education and publishing.  David holds a bachelor's degree in Spanish and a master's degree in International Affairs from the University of Kentucky Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce.   David serves as a Board member for CAHME, the Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education.

WMAL GUEST: 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - JANE HAMPTON COOK - Presidential historian and author of a new book series: “Revolutionary Readers” for America’s 250th - Reflected on Inauguration Day and Inauguration History BOOKS: https://janecook.com/new-series-revolutionary-readers-for-americas-250th/ Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Monday, January 20, 2025 / 6 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every four years on January 20th, Washington, D.C. braces for the start of a new presidency. Inauguration days date back to 1789 when George Washington was the first American president sworn into office. This hour, we’re joined by a member of the White House Historical Association and a history professor from Eastern Connecticut State University to walk through Inaugural history. And this year, Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day observances fall on the same date for the first time in 28 years. Our guests explain how this overlap may impact the day’s processions. GUESTS: Thomas Balcerski, Presidential Historian, Eastern Connecticut State University Matthew Costello, Chief Education Officer, White House Historical Association Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast episode ... Making presidential history for only the second time. We talk to a presidential historian about Donald Trumps return to power as the nations 47th President Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.

On the latest episode of Protecting America, Craig Shirley, Presidential Historian and Reagan and Trump Biographer, joins Rita Cosby to discuss President - Elect Trump's second inauguration and how his messaging and mission compare to other Presidents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Friday, A'ndre chatted with Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky, a presidential historian and Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library, to explore President Jimmy Carter's presidential and post-presidential foreign policy legacy following his passing at age 100. The discussion began by addressing public reactions to Carter's death and why the dichotomy of a “failed presidency but outstanding post-presidency” is misleading. Dr. Chervinsky highlighted Carter's foreign policy achievements, including the Camp David Accords, normalization of relations with China, handling of the Cold War, and the Panama Canal Treaty, as well as Carter's difficulties in dealing with the Iranian Hostage Crisis and inflation.They examined Carter's presidency in the context of the geopolitical landscape of the late 1970s and his approach to diplomacy, contrasting his administration with the subsequent Reagan era. The conversation also touched on Carter's post-presidential influence on foreign policy through the Carter Center and drew parallels between his legacy redefinition and that of John Quincy Adams.

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter died in his hometown of Plains, Georgia on December 29, 2024 at the age of 100. To learn more about his life and his legacy as president, we present an encore broadcast of our Full Bio conversation about Jimmy Carter, with Jonathan Alter, author of the biography, His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, a Life.

As President Biden prepares to leave American politics after 50 years of service, presidential historian Douglas Brinkley joins Tara Palmeri to reflect on Biden's legacy. Will the history books remember him fondly for his dedication to the American people, or will a controversial final year in office overshadow President Biden's lifetime of work? Plus, the two discuss what President-Elect Donald Trump could do to help or harm the legacy of his predecessor over the next four years. For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Douglas Brinkley Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Solomon, award-winning investigative journalist, founder of "Just The News," and the host of “Just the News, No Noise” on the Real America’s Voice networkTopic: The death of Jimmy Carter, other news of the dayCraig Shirley, Presidential Historian, Political Consultant, and Reagan biographerTopic: The legacy of Jimmy Carter, his experience interviewing Jimmy CarterSgt. Joseph Imperatrice, Founder of Blue Lives Matter NYC with 19 years of law enforcement experience primarily in the Detective Bureau fieldTopic: Man set on fire at Penn Station, policing for New Year's EveDr. Marc Siegel, physician, Professor of Medicine at the NYU Langone Medical Center, author, and contributor to Fox NewsTopic: The latest on bird flu in the United States, the battle against forever chemicalsK.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'”Topic: North Korea vowing the toughest anti-U.S. policy, meeting Jimmy Carter at Ronald Reagan's funeral, comparing Carter's foreign policy with Biden's foreign policyHogan Gidley, Former National Press Secretary for the Trump campaign and former White House Deputy Press SecretaryTopic: Latest in the Trump administration transitionLt. Col. Chuck DeVore (Ret.), Chief National Initiatives Officer at the Texas Public Policy FoundationTopic: "China Rapidly Builds Up Weapons And Psychological Warfare Operations" (Federalist op ed)Dr. Betsy McCaughey, New York Post columnist, former Lt. Gov. of NY State, Chairwoman and founder of the Committee to Reduce Infection DeathsTopic: "Don’t blame your health insurance company for your lousy coverage" (Fox News op ed)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ASU Presidential Historian Brooks Simpson joins us to speak to the legacy of Jimmy Carter, following his death Sunday. 

Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and David Faber discussed a historic morning at the New York Stock Exchange: president-elect Trump ringing the opening bell, walking the floor, and speaking with our own Jim Cramer after being named Time Magazine's “Person of the Year”. NBC News' Presidential Historian calling it a “very rare kind of appearance”, while Wharton's Jeremy Siegel focused on Trump's growth plans. The team also caught up with NYSE President Lynn Martin to discuss the day's events. Also in focus: Nasdaq 20K and the key tech names to watch heading into 2025, plus what Tesla's rally means for Elon Musk's record-breaking wealth Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Originally Recorded October 22nd, 2024About Tevi Troy: https://tevitroy.org/about/ Check out Tevi's City Journal tribute to William Safire, titled The Must-Read Columnist: https://www.city-journal.org/article/the-must-read-columnist This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com

Presidential historian Tevi Troy, a best-selling author and a former senior government official, discusses his latest book, The Power and the Money: The Epic Clashes Between Commanders in Chief and Titans of Industry — from Teddy Roosevelt and John D. Rockefeller to Donald Trump and Elon Musk. (11/2024)

Presidential historian Tevi Troy, a best-selling author and a former senior government official, discusses his latest book, The Power and the Money: The Epic Clashes Between Commanders in Chief and Titans of Industry — from Teddy Roosevelt and John D. Rockefeller to Donald Trump and Elon Musk. (11/2024)

Frank wraps up the show talking with Dr. David Eisenbach, Presidential Historian, author and Columbia University Professor, expert on the Saudi royal family. They talk about the presidential race, Trump's cabinet picks and Allan Lichtman's keys being wrong. He is also joined by Noam Laden for News You Can Use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank starts the show talking with space expert and radio host Steve Kates a.k.a. Dr. Sky. They discuss China developing a Death Star-like weapon, our understanding of gravity going out the window and much more. Frank sits down with Dr. Judy Kuriansky, a clinical psychologist, author and a UN NGO representative. They discuss dealing with post-election anxiety, loneliness, relationship issues and sex. Frank starts the third hour talking about broadcast slip-ups. Frank then talks with singer, songwriter and producer Dave Damiani. They discuss adult standards in the music world today. He then reveals this week's listener of the week. Frank wraps up the show talking with Dr. David Eisenbach, Presidential Historian, author and Columbia University Professor, expert on the Saudi royal family. They talk about the presidential race, Trump's cabinet picks and Allan Lichtman's keys being wrong. He is also joined by Noam Laden for News You Can Use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. David Eisenbach, Presidential Historian, author and Columbia University Professor, expert on the Saudi royal family Topics: Presidential race, BRICS, Saudi Arabia and more Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Eisenbach Social Media: https://twitter.com/eisenbach4ny https://www.facebook.com/david.eisenbach https://www.instagram.com/davideisenbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it look like to rise to the occasion on the most public of stages? How do you inspire those around you to believe in a common cause, or to take steps that benefit the whole even at the expense of the self? In his new book, MEETING THE MOMENT: Inspiring Presidential Leadership that Transformed America (SUNY Press; November 1, 2024) William Haldeman, with experience serving two presidencies (Bush and Obama), looks at six US presidents across party lines and eras, detailing the crucial points in history when their leadership abilities were on full display-the instances when they leveraged their wisdom and lived experience to inspire, memorialize, challenge, dare, or in one case, with recent resonance, simply retire. In the telling, Haldeman explores well-known events and reinvigorates them, looking at them through the lens of courage and leadership. Eight score and one year ago, Lincoln gave a brief speech in rural Pennsylvania, but what led him to that moment? Why was Jefferson confident the US was ready to acquire land from west of the Mississippi to the Rockies? And perhaps most relevant to our current moment, what gave Washington the strength to walk away from power at a time when the founders' archetype of leadership, Kings, would never consider doing so? How do these stories from centuries past show us what leadership looks like in the 21st century? Whether one aspires to political office or simply to improve their ability to lead and serve those around them, MEETING THE MOMENT is an indispensable look at the skills needed to unify and inspire under the most challenging of circumstances.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Happy Election Day! Hugh Hallman, Attorney, Educator, and former Mayor of Tempe, joins Seth in studio for the full hour to talk about voting trends to watch in the election returns and his predictions for the results of statewide and local elections. Why does The New York Times feel the need to lie? Historian Joh Meacham's guest essay in the Times "I'm a Presidential Historian. This Is My Biggest Regret About Trump," and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it look like to rise to the occasion on the most public of stages? How do you inspire those around you to believe in a common cause, or to take steps that benefit the whole even at the expense of the self? In his new book, MEETING THE MOMENT: Inspiring Presidential Leadership that Transformed America (SUNY Press; November 1, 2024) William Haldeman, with experience serving two presidencies (Bush and Obama), looks at six US presidents across party lines and eras, detailing the crucial points in history when their leadership abilities were on full display-the instances when they leveraged their wisdom and lived experience to inspire, memorialize, challenge, dare, or in one case, with recent resonance, simply retire. In the telling, Haldeman explores well-known events and reinvigorates them, looking at them through the lens of courage and leadership. Eight score and one year ago, Lincoln gave a brief speech in rural Pennsylvania, but what led him to that moment? Why was Jefferson confident the US was ready to acquire land from west of the Mississippi to the Rockies? And perhaps most relevant to our current moment, what gave Washington the strength to walk away from power at a time when the founders' archetype of leadership, Kings, would never consider doing so? How do these stories from centuries past show us what leadership looks like in the 21st century? Whether one aspires to political office or simply to improve their ability to lead and serve those around them, MEETING THE MOMENT is an indispensable look at the skills needed to unify and inspire under the most challenging of circumstances. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Happy Election Day! Historian Joh Meacham's guest essay in The New York Times "I'm a Presidential Historian. This Is My Biggest Regret About Trump." CNN's Van Jones' "eulogy" for the Harris-Walz campaign. Remembering the life of Quincy Jones. We're joined by John Dombroski, founder and president of Grand Canyon Planning. Seth answers listener call-in's on Vice President Harris's faking of a call to a voter, voter turnout in the Phoenix Metro Area, and the GOP's handling of the abortion issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank talks about Goldfish crackers rebranding and a resentencing of the Menendez brothers. He then sits down with Dr. Da7vid Eisenbach, Presidential Historian, author and Columbia University Professor, expert on the Saudi royal family. They discuss the presidential race, BRICS and Saudi Arabian influence. Frank then gives the UFO Report on UFOs being spotted near an Indiana Air Force base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank starts the show like he always does on Fridays: With Ask Frank Anything. Frank talks about Goldfish crackers rebranding and a resentencing of the Menendez brothers. He then sits down with Dr. David Eisenbach, Presidential Historian, author and Columbia University Professor, expert on the Saudi royal family. They discuss the presidential race, BRICS and Saudi Arabian influence. Frank then gives the UFO Report on UFOs being spotted near an Indiana Air Force base. Frank starts the third hour with denunciations for the week. He moves on to talk with David Krell, a journalist, author and commentator, whose books include, Our Bums: The Brooklyn Dodgers in History, Memory and Popular Culture and Do You Believe in Magic? Baseball and America in the Groundbreaking Year of 1966. They discuss the history of the Yankees-Dodgers world series. Frank also gives the Conspiracy of the Day on the potential relationship between P. Diddy and deceased One Direction member Liam Payne. Frank wraps up the show talking about marijuana use among older Americans. He is also joined by Noam Laden for News You Can Use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. David Eisenbach, Presidential Historian, author and Columbia University Professor, expert on the Saudi royal family Topics: Presidential race, BRICS,  Saudi Arabia and more Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Eisenbach Social Media: https://twitter.com/eisenbach4ny https://www.facebook.com/david.eisenbach https://www.instagram.com/davideisenbach   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We spoke to one of our favorite and most frequent guest, Founder of the Society of Presidential Historians in Academia (SOPHIA), Academic Dean, Professor, Attorney, Editor and Columnist, Published Author, Presidential Historian and Political Strategist Constantinos E. Scaros on the upcoming Presidential Election. He gave us his in-depth analysis on the strengths and weaknesses of each of the candidates, comparing them to other candidates of the past, as well as where each one is gaining and losing ground. Take a listen to this great insight and check out all of Constantinos' books on Amazon.    

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 10, 2024, we sit down with presidential historian Timothy Naftali to discuss his thoughts on the dangers of presidential abuses.

Doris captivated us with stories of her late husband, Dick Goodwin, and her new book “An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s,” artfully weaving together biography, memoir and history. Listen in as Doris recounted her experiences working closely with President Lyndon B. Johnson and her reflections on the challenges and triumphs of democracy throughout history. Her humor, warmth and wisdom shone through as she shared anecdotes about Presidents and their First Ladies, with timeless lessons on leadership and resilience as well as the transformative power of Tri Delta sisterhood.Whether you're a history buff or simply love human interest stories, this episode will delight you!

Lance is joined by Douglas Brinkley, a bestselling author, Professor of History at Rice University, and Presidential Historian for CNN. Together, they discuss the challenges of lengthy election cycles, rising media polarization, and the uncertain future of U.S. leadership. Ketone-IQ: 30% off your first sub order + a free 6-pack when you use the link: https://ketone.com/themove OneSkin: Get started today with 15% off using the code "THEMOVE" at https://oneskin.co

Today:Doris Kearns Goodwin joins Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on September 10, 2024 to discuss her new book "The Leadership Journey," a middle reader guide to Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson. We also discuss current events, and previews tonight's presidential debate.

Pags Outlines Day 4 of the DNC—What to Expect from Kamala's Speech Tonight and More! Plus, an Interview with Presidential Historian Talmage Boston! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Historian and Professor Allan Lichtman joins "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss his legendary "Keys to the White House," and why he says Vice President Kamala Harris is Democrats' best choice for keeping the White HouseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On "Forbes Newsroom," presidential historian Professor David Greenberg spoke about what could happen if President Biden ends his 2024 campaign, the assassination attempt on President Trump, the selection of Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) as the 2024 Republican Vice Presidential nominee, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Frank talks about Facebook trying to attract a Gen Z audience. He moves on to talk with David Pietrusza, an award winning author and Presidential Historian, whose books include The Invasion of Normandy (Battles of World War II) on the anniversary of D-Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank starts the show joined by WABC host Dominic Carter to talk about the disappearance of the art of lunch. He is later joined by Vickie Wang, translator-turned-writer and model-turned-stand up-comedian from Taipei to discuss risks of a Taiwan invasion, the Tiananmen Square Massacre anniversary and her event in Time Square. Frank talks about Facebook trying to attract a Gen Z audience. He moves on to talk with David Pietrusza, an award winning author and Presidential Historian, whose books include The Invasion of Normandy (Battles of World War II) on the anniversary of D-Day. Frank starts the third hour talking about the launch of the Boeing Starliner and asks about why the interest in space seems to have dwindled. He also discusses more blowback that the mayor of Atlantic City, Marty Smalls, has received  Frank wraps up the show talking about the comeback of Seinfeld actor Michael Richards, controversy surrounding Rep. Byron Donalds, Trump's picks for the Vice President  and much more. He is also joined by Noam Laden for News You Can Use and radio host Brian Kilmeade to discuss news of the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Pietrusza, award winning author and Presidential Historian, whose books include “The Invasion of Normandy (Battles of World War II)” Topic: D-Day anniversary Book: https://www.amazon.com/Invasion-Normandy-Battles-World-War/dp/1560064137 Website: https://davidpietrusza.com/ Social Media: https://twitter.com/dpietrusza https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063106397204 https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidpietrusza/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Lavin talks with presidential historian and attorney Talmage Boston on presidential leadership and what constitutes a "great" president. The books discussed are How The Best Did It, by Talmage Boston and And There Was Light, by Jon Meacham.

What can a deep dive into presidents of the past tell us about the potential of a Biden second term and the dangers of a Trump second term? For the answers we turn to Douglas Brinkley, a leading presidential historian. He is CNN's official Presidential Historian, a professor at Rice University and the author of 20 books. In this episode, Bill talks to Brinkley about the qualities of great presidents and the lessons we can learn from them. They discuss the importance of figures like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin D. Roosevelt, who are often considered the greatest presidents in American history. Brinkley highlights their leadership during times of crisis, such as the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and World War II. They also discuss the changing role of the presidency over time, including the increased focus on foreign affairs and the environment. Brinkley emphasizes the importance of a president's ability to adapt to new technologies and effectively communicate with the public. They also touch on the current presidential election and the contrasting styles of Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Brinkley concludes by stating that this election is one of the most important in American history due to the potential consequences of a second Trump term.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The Laborers' International Union of North America, rebuilding America's infrastructure, More information at LIUNA.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Bill introduces a new series on the Bill Press Pod that will explore the history of American presidents and what qualities make a good president. He is joined by Douglas Brinkley, a leading presidential historian. He is CNN's official Presidential Historian, a professor at Rice University and the author of 20 books. They discuss the characteristics of a presidential candidate and the importance of messaging and communication. They also discuss the significance of vice-presidential nominees and the impact of past presidents on the current choice between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Brinkley emphasizes the need for a president who can unite the country and address the challenges of the world today. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the different visions of America represented by Biden and Trump.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by the Ironworkers Union. More information at Ironworkers.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you find motivation to accomplish seemingly impossible challenges? Dave Schrader starts the hour with a conversation on that topic before presidential historian James Swanson joins to speak about some of the historical topics he's researched and written about, and why he finds certain areas of history so fascinating.

It is through the lens of history that the actions and decisions of our leaders are truly seen and understood. In response to a recent grading on U.S. Presidents, presidential historian and Ronald Reagan biographer, Craig Shirly, shared unsettling sentiments in connection to the present Head of State, Joe Biden. The survey, conducted by the scholars of Presidential Greatness Project, surprisingly ranked President Biden over Reagan, seeding him as the 14th greatest president in US history. The notion did not sit well with Shirley, who expressed distaste and dismissed the analysts as having a left-leaning inclination. In direct reaction to the survey's outcome, Shirley, the accomplished author of 'The Search for Reagan' and a soon-to-be-published biography on President Trump, replied with fervor and dared to forecast the historical judgement of Biden. According to him, the judgement of impartial historians, in the fullness of time, will place Biden as the least effective among all American Presidents, a prediction drenched more in concern than in annoyance. While expressing his disdain towards the study's results, the Reagan biographer voiced that the notion of Biden being a distinguished president was an absurdity. He asked rhetorically, 'Can we highlight one sphere where his success sparkles, except for budget consumption?' It was pointed out that the task of squandering resources, in his view, does not take immense skill or brilliance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Presidential historian and author Douglas Brinkley joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier to talk about the history of the American presidency, how the course of history would have changed if the 9 U.S. Presidents who were assassinated or died in office completed their terms, and why it takes 25 years to realize the impact of an […]

Listen to this week's No Spin News interview with Former U.S. Attorney Brett Tolman, Author Seamus Bruner on the Billionaire Elite, and Author Kara Dansky on Gender Identity. We also visit the No Spin News archives and Bill's conversation with Presidential Historian, Douglas Brinkley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices