Podcasts about presidential leadership

"He has Risen! He has Risen INDEED!" That's the message that came not from River City Community Church but from the White House! President Donald Trump not only recognized Holy Week, his statement basically shares the Gospel. Pastor Sean emphasizes the importance of religious liberty, and the exchange of ideas. The Freedom FROM Religion Foundation doesn't agree. Enjoy the conversation and see you at River City for Easter! 00:00 Introduction to Easter Celebration00:16 Invitation to Easter Services at River City01:06 Reaching for Real Life Podcast Begins02:27 Musical Inspirations and Easter Preparations03:28 Holy Week and Its Significance05:57 President Trump's Holy Week Message10:52 Discussion on Religious Liberty and Christian Nationalism12:18 Debunking the Separation of Church and State Myth13:07 Atheist in Foxhole Award and Its Implications13:35 Misinterpretations of the Constitution14:34 Christian Nationalism: A Misunderstood Concept16:35 The President's Faith and Its Public Perception17:36 Freedom of Religion vs. Freedom from Religion18:07 The Role of Faith in Presidential Leadership23:19 The President's Easter Message25:08 Invitation to Easter Services

"He has Risen! He has Risen INDEED!" That's the message that came not from River City Community Church but from the White House! President Donald Trump not only recognized Holy Week, his statement basically shares the Gospel. Pastor Sean emphasizes the importance of religious liberty, and the exchange of ideas. The Freedom FROM Religion Foundation doesn't agree. Enjoy the conversation and see you at River City for Easter! 00:00 Introduction to Easter Celebration00:16 Invitation to Easter Services at River City01:06 Reaching for Real Life Podcast Begins02:27 Musical Inspirations and Easter Preparations03:28 Holy Week and Its Significance05:57 President Trump's Holy Week Message10:52 Discussion on Religious Liberty and Christian Nationalism12:18 Debunking the Separation of Church and State Myth13:07 Atheist in Foxhole Award and Its Implications13:35 Misinterpretations of the Constitution14:34 Christian Nationalism: A Misunderstood Concept16:35 The President's Faith and Its Public Perception17:36 Freedom of Religion vs. Freedom from Religion18:07 The Role of Faith in Presidential Leadership23:19 The President's Easter Message25:08 Invitation to Easter Services

Joseph S. Nye Jr. is a Harvard University Distinguished Service Professor, Emeritus, and former Dean of Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. He has served as assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs, as chairman of the National Intelligence Council, and as deputy undersecretary of state for security assistance, science and technology. In a recent survey of international relations scholars, he was ranked as the most influential scholar on American foreign policy, and in 2011, Foreign Policy named him one of the top 100 Global Thinkers. His most recent book, published in 2024, is “A Life in the American Century.” His other books include “The Power to Lead,” “The Future of Power,” “Presidential Leadership and the Creation of the American Era,” and "Is the American Century Over?” He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the British Academy, and the American Academy of Diplomacy. He received his bachelor's degree summa cum laude from Princeton University, won a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University, and earned a PhD in political science from Harvard. Ralph Ranalli of the HKS Office of Communications and Public Affairs is the host, producer, and editor of HKS PolicyCast. A former journalist, public television producer, and entrepreneur, he holds an BA in political science from UCLA and a master's in journalism from Columbia University.Scheduling and logistical support for PolicyCast is provided by Lilian Wainaina. Design and graphics support is provided by Laura King. Web design and social media promotion support is provided by Catherine Santrock and Natalie Montaner. Editorial support is provided by Nora Delaney and Robert O'Neill. 

CONTINUED: Frank Lavin, author new book, Inside the Reagan White  House: A Front-Row Seat to Presidential Leadership with  Lessons for Today. Served on the National Security  Council and White House staff during the Reagan  Administration. New book, Inside the Reagan White House:  A Front-Row Seat to Presidential Leadership with Lessons  for Today.

Frank Lavin, author new book, Inside the Reagan White  House: A Front-Row Seat to Presidential Leadership with  Lessons for Today. Served on the National Security  Council and White House staff during the Reagan  Administration. New book, Inside the Reagan White House:  A Front-Row Seat to Presidential Leadership with Lessons  for Today.

Host Paul Pacelli welcomed "Only In Bridgeport" blogger Lennie Grimaldi to Thursday's edition of "Connecticut Today" to chat about a promised "no confidence" vote regarding the Bridgeport Police Chief by the police union's rank-in-file (00:46). Former Reagan White House staffer Frank Lavin talked about his new book, "Inside the Reagan White House: A Front-Row Seat to Presidential Leadership with Lessons for Today" and the current Trump White House tariff policies and controversies (12:55). Finally, Beatles expert Erik Taros talked about this Sunday's showing of 90 minutes of rare Beatles film footage at the Palace Danbury (24:51) Image Credit: REUTERS

This is the full show for March 10, 2025. We ask the American Mamas if southern women or northern women are better. Frank Lavin joins us on the phone to discuss his new book Inside the Reagan White House: A Front-Row Seat to Presidential Leadership with Lessons for Today. Plus, the Trump Administration added a self-deportation feature to the CBP One app, and that's a Bright Spot. And we finish off with some Words of Wisdom about home that will make you say "Whoa!" 

Shaun talks to Frank Lavin, National Security Council for President Ronald Reagan and author of the new book Inside the Reagan White House: A Front-Row Seat to Presidential Leadership with Lessons for Today, about Frank's experience with President Reagan ending the Cold War, walking us into an era of prosperity, and if he sees any parallels with President Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the numbers keep rolling in, we get more vindication! PLUS, Mary Grabar, author of the new book Debunking FDR: The Man and the Myths, tells Shaun about the incompetence and failures of FDR and how he paved the way for Democratic Socialism in the United States. And Shaun talks to Frank Lavin, National Security Council for President Ronald Reagan and author of the new book Inside the Reagan White House: A Front-Row Seat to Presidential Leadership with Lessons for Today, about Frank's experience with President Reagan ending the Cold War, walking us into an era of prosperity, and if he sees any parallels with President Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tulsi Gabbard has been confirmed as President Trump's director of national intelligence. The DOGE hearings reveal horrific ways that U.S. tax dollars are being spent. Meet Rep. Brandon Gill … the new Matt Gaetz? The one person who doesn't see fraud in government is blind. No, seriously. The Left is targeting Elon Musk and now his young son, too. The new White House press secretary comes with receipts. President Trump previews a presentation on government waste. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth explains that Ukraine will not be in NATO. Misheard lyrics! New Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees. Wheel of Nutjobs! Federal government to reel in climate change hysteria? 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED00:16 Tulsi Gabbard CONFIRMED as DNI 05:11 Robert Garcia Quotes Kendrick Lamar 07:28 DOGE Hearing: Jamie Raskin Gets Called Out in Congress 11:08 DOGE Hearing: Brandon Gill Calls Out Hypocrisy by Dems 19:29 Brandon Gill Calls For the Deportation of Ilhan Omar 22:11 Who is This Brandon Gill? 25:59 DOGE Hearing: Medicaid is Being Mismanaged 26:40 DOGE Hearing: US Tax Dollars Funded Animal Cruelty 32:01 DOGE Hearing: Human Body Parts in Animals 33:17 DOGE Hearing: Blind Witness Doesn't See Any Fraud 36:50 Lee Zeldin EPA Message to America 44:02 Doug Collins Sets the Veteran Affairs Record Straight 45:49 Protest on President's Day? 49:26 President Trump Previews Fraud Presentation 52:23 Whoopi Goldberg Mocks Elon's Son 53:36 Karoline Leavitt Explains Inflation Numbers 55:04 White House Response to Obstruction of Justice 56:12 Karoline Leavitt on Why the AP is Not Allowed in the Oval Office 59:30 White House Press Secretary Shows DOGE Receipts 1:02:01 Kennedy Center Chairman President Trump 1:06:33 How to Say “X Æ A-XII” 1:08:41 Pete Hegseth Sets the Record Straight About Ukraine 1:12:59 The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Nominees 1:21:48 Spin the Wheel of Nut Job 1:22:08 Robert Garcia Calls Elon a “Dick” 1:27:45 Jan Schakowsky on Manufacturing 1:29:03 Summer Lee on Reparations 1:30:24 Watson Coleman on Black Excellence 1:32:47 Ayanna Presley Wants to Censor Americans 1:34:28 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is Upset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In under a week, the United States will have a new president. On this episode, former White House staffer and academic historian William Haldeman shares his new book that shows how presidents transform from merely an elected leader to someone whose mark is left for generations. He describes how six presidents - Washington, Lincoln, TR, FDR, JFK and Reagan - developed leadership skills over the course of their lives that could then be applied not only to policy, but to their use of the bully pulpit to make bold changes to the nation. From Washington's decision to leave office after two terms to Reagan's drive to win the Cold War, Haldeman shows how great presidents not only met the moment, but won outsized victories that contributed to freedom and democracy.William Haldeman's website can be found at https://www.williamhaldeman.com/He is on social media at https://x.com/potushistorianInformation on his book can be found at https://sunypress.edu/Books/M/Meeting-the-MomentSupport our show at https://patreon.com/axelbankhistory**A portion of every contribution is given to a charity for children's literacy** "Axelbank Reports History and Today" can be found on social media at https://twitter.com/axelbankhistoryhttps://instagram.com/axelbankhistoryhttps://facebook.com/axelbankhistoryCurrent Accounts: The Hinrich Foundation Trade PodcastHinrich Foundation is a unique Asia-based philanthropic organization that works to...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

For over half a century, space advocates and presidents alike have tried to recreate the JFK moment of calling on the country to send a man to Moon — but is this a mistake? The classic book Spaceflight and the Myth of Presidential Leadership argued that it is, and by focusing on presidential power alone advocates set up these initiatives to fail. However, in the decades since its publication, presidential authority has dramatically expanded. In this episode, we examine this tension: Did the success of Apollo create a false expectation about the role of presidential leadership in spaceflight? How can a president most effectively set new long-term goals for NASA? Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/myth-of-presidential-leadership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We revisit a classic book on the limits of presidential power in setting the nation's space agenda and explore how the increasingly powerful executive branch might be rewriting those expectations.

On episode 226, we welcome William Haldeman to discuss five great US presidents, George Washington's prudence and humility in stepping down, FDR's ability to communicate with the American public, his sense of confidence in navigating the Great Depression and World War 2, Ronald Reagan's optimism in the face of Soviet communism, the necessity of it for electoral victories, podcasting as a medium for presidential hopefuls, ways in which current politicians live up to and fail to live up to these predecessors, and how future leaders can benefit from them. William Haldeman is Vice Chancellor and Chief Strategy Officer at the University of Pittsburgh. He has also served the White House Domestic Policy Council, two US secretaries of state, and as a senior staff member to a state governor. His new book, available now, is called Meeting the Moment: Inspiring Presidential Leadership That Transformed America.  | William Haldeman | ► Website | https://www.williamhaldeman.com/home ► Twitter | https://x.com/potushistorian ► Meeting the Moment Book | https://bit.ly/49uJYGD Where you can find us: | Seize The Moment Podcast | ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMoment ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/seize_podcast  ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/seizethemoment  

Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss the outcome of the recent presidential election's potential impact on kidney health policy.

Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss the outcome of the recent presidential election's potential impact on kidney health policy.

Election Day is on Tuesday, November 5, and I could think of no better book to tee that up than Bill Haldeman's new book Meeting the Moment: Inspiring Presidential Leadership That Transformed America, which is out November 1. This book about presidential leadership takes a specific leadership quality of a certain president and shows readers how the combination of that quality and that president transformed America. Case in point? Bill writes that for Thomas Jefferson, his transformative leadership quality was ingenuity; for George Washington, it was his judgment; for Teddy Roosevelt, his courage and fearless, daring spirit; for Franklin D. Roosevelt, his confidence; for Ronald Reagan, his optimism. As Bill writes, when a president's defining leadership quality met their action, America was advanced. We talk today about how presidential leadership has transformed America, as Bill writes, “it was not one leadership quality that made America stronger and better—it was many.” Bill, like me, has long been interested in the American presidency, and this is a fresh, compelling take on presidential leadership that inspired me to ask myself the question, “What is my transformative leadership quality that I might be remembered by?” Bill also talks about speeches of import and tells us about a powerful one in today's episode, which presidents maybe didn't meet the moment, and about the “second term curse” for presidents. I love studying the presidency and I love studying leadership, and this book combined both subject matters brilliantly. Let me introduce you to our fantastic guest today: Bill Haldeman is a veteran public servant and is the Vice Chancellor and Chief Strategy Officer at the University of Pittsburgh. He has also served the White House Domestic Policy Council, two U.S. Secretaries of State, and is a senior staff member to a state governor. I'm excited for you to hear our conversation.   Meeting the Moment: Inspiring Presidential Leadership That Transformed America by Bill Haldeman

Text me your thoughts about this epidode ...In this episode of the Vedic Astrology Podcast, Fiona Marques guides listeners through the Sun's transit into the sign of Leo and explores its implications for each astrological ascendant. She provides detailed insights about the astrological activities during the Solar month of Leo, including significant planetary movements and aspects, and explains how these movements might influence experiences and energies for different ascendants.  For example, did Venus starving the Sun on its entry into Leo (Gandanta), cause Joe Biden to withdraw from the Presidential Leadership race?  Was he listening to polls and advisers (Venus) and sacrificing his inspiration (Sun)? The episode emphasizes reconnecting with natural rhythms and Solar energy, and discusses broader themes related to Leo such as leadership, stability, and sacrifice as well as examining the fixed, masculine, sattvic nature of the sign. Listeners are encouraged to observe and reflect on their personal experiences throughout this period.Watch this episode at https://youtu.be/6MOxuiAAS00Read about this episode at www.fionamarques.com/thevedicastrologypodcast/s3-episode-18-solar-leo-and-what-it-means-for-each-ascendantSupport the Show.

What caused the economic panic of 1893? In this episode we are delving into the event that made Grover Cleveland's second term so different from his first.Don is joined once again by Professor Mark Zachary Taylor from Georgia Institute of Technology, author of 'Presidential Leadership in Feeble Times.' From the Sherman Silver Purchase Act, to labour strikes, to the evolution of the presidency's role in financial systems - this is the second term of the United States' only President to serve twice, non consecutively.Produced by Freddy Chick and Sophie Gee. 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. Sign here for up to 50% for 3 months using code AMERICANHISTORY.You can take part in our listener survey here.American History Hit is a History Hit podcast.

President of the United States and Commander in Chief are titles that only 45 unique men over 46 presidencies have carried since the office was established in 1789. It is a role that is continually being shaped and reshaped through each decade, presidency, personality, and each of the character traits that have defined these men. Author, historian, and attorney, Talmage Boston, set out to see what made eight of these presidents a great leader - from George Washington to Ronald Reagan - in his new book “How the Best Did It: Leadership Lessons from Our Top Presidents.”  White House Historical Association president Stewart McLaurin sat down with Talmage to talk about the lessons outlined in the book, as well as how those lessons can be applied by people in all walks of life, and of all ages, who want to work on becoming a better leader, and perhaps, even a better citizen. They discuss examples of these presidents' strengths and character, as well as some of their flaws and shortcomings. With dozens of leadership traits, you can learn how to inspire optimism like Ronald Reagan, learn from your mistakes like John F. Kennedy, manage teams like Dwight D. Eisenhower, and more.

Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Thursday, May 9, 2024. Stand Up for Your Country. Talking Points Memo: Bill breaks down another example of Joe Biden's failing presidential leadership. Less people are watching late-night TV shows. The Biden administration to propose tougher asylum standards for migrants at the border...but are they really tougher? Bill looks at which cities have the highest rent. This Day in History: Billy Joel is born. Final Thought: Mother's Day. In Case You Missed It: Read Bill's latest column, "Class Warfare." Order the brand new BillOReilly.com Self Reliance coffee mug for only $24.95! Election season is here! Now's the time to get a Premium or Concierge Membership to BillOReilly.com, the only place for honest news analysis. Preorder Bill's latest book CONFRONTING THE PRESIDENTS, a No Spin assessment of every president from Washington to Biden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremiah 17:7 says, “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him.”In the fast-paced world that college presidents must navigate, it's hard to be everywhere at once.We can't predict the future. Ditching long-range planning and trusting in God's present plan allows for an opportunity mindset.Taking time to rest allows for intentionality in showing up where it matters most to your University.Kicking off our conversation is Roger Parrott, the President of Belhaven University. With over 20 years of presidential experience, Roger wasn't afraid to kick long-range planning out the door. And now, he wants to help others do the same.In this episode, we dive into the keys to a successful university presidency.Join us as we discuss: [4:32] The current state of higher ed turbulence[16:00] Why you should abandon long-range strategic planning[21:39] Taking the critic's perspectiveCheck out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:The Longview by Roger ParrottOpportunity Leadership by Roger ParrottTo hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for Biblical Higher Ed Talk in your favorite podcast player.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this week's episode of Parallax, Dr Ankur Kalra welcomes Dr Shashank Sinha. Dr Sinha is an Advanced Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support, and Transplant Cardiologist at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, where he serves as Co-Medical Director of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and Director of the Cardiovascular Critical Care Research Program. Additionally, he holds the position of Assistant Professor of Medical Education at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. In this episode, Dr Sinha shares his insights on leadership after participating in the prestigious Presidential Leadership Scholars Programme. This programme, designed for mid-career professionals with 10+ years of experience, aims to foster bipartisan, action-oriented leaders. Dr Sinha discusses what motivated him to apply for the programme and guides us through the practical details of the process. Ankur asks him about his modules and the lessons he derived from this multidisciplinary programme. Dr Sinha and Dr Kalra discuss civic duty and the values that can be nurtured to make a difference on a larger scale. Dr Kalra also asks about Dr Sinha's approach to conflict management and combating inherent bias. What is the Presidential Leadership Programme? What qualities constitute a good leader? How can individuals foster their leadership skills?

Mark “Zak” Taylor, a political scientist at Georgia Tech University, has a new book that explores the presidents of the Gilded Age, from Ulysses Grant through William McKinley. This period of presidencies is often a forgotten era, since the presidents were somewhat constrained by congressional action taken in the wake of Abraham Lincoln's presidency and then Andrew Johnson's impeachment. But Taylor has another complex, fascinating, and lively story to tell about the presidencies of Grant, Hayes, Garfield, Arthur, Cleveland, Harrison, and McKinley. And tell it he does, in great detail, with extensive qualitative and quantitative data, sources, and information, with a specific focus on the American economy during this time and the roles that presidents played in relation to the changing and diversifying economy. Presidential Leadership in Feeble Times: Explaining Executive Power in the Gilded Age (Oxford UP, 2023) traces the turbulent postbellum American economy, with questions about the gold and silver standard and the “greenback”, with the drive for foreign and domestic investments, western expansion, and the quest to stabilize the country and pay off the debts incurred during the Civil War. The United States, during the Gilded Age, was considered a developing country and a developing economy. And this grouping of presidents had to contend with that as industrialization, immigration, and expansion all transpired during this period. Taylor came to the project because he was interested in getting at the idea of presidential success and the connection to economic wellbeing or health of the country. But the project evolved over time and the research indicated—particularly within this grouping of presidents—that the individual president's vision for the country and the direction he wanted to take it, along with political skills, coalition building capacity, and the ability to instill trust in American institutions were the key components for success, both political and economic. This is a very accessible book, weaving together archival research, historical details, presidential scholarship, and data analysis in clear and lively discussions of the presidents, the economy, party politics, and foreign and domestic policy. Presidential Leadership in Feeble Times: Explaining Executive Power in the Gilded Age will appeal to scholars and students of American political development, political economy, and presidential studies. For anyone who has any interest at all in American history, this is a truly captivating book. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (University Press of Kansas, 2022), as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Mark “Zak” Taylor, a political scientist at Georgia Tech University, has a new book that explores the presidents of the Gilded Age, from Ulysses Grant through William McKinley. This period of presidencies is often a forgotten era, since the presidents were somewhat constrained by congressional action taken in the wake of Abraham Lincoln's presidency and then Andrew Johnson's impeachment. But Taylor has another complex, fascinating, and lively story to tell about the presidencies of Grant, Hayes, Garfield, Arthur, Cleveland, Harrison, and McKinley. And tell it he does, in great detail, with extensive qualitative and quantitative data, sources, and information, with a specific focus on the American economy during this time and the roles that presidents played in relation to the changing and diversifying economy. Presidential Leadership in Feeble Times: Explaining Executive Power in the Gilded Age (Oxford UP, 2023) traces the turbulent postbellum American economy, with questions about the gold and silver standard and the “greenback”, with the drive for foreign and domestic investments, western expansion, and the quest to stabilize the country and pay off the debts incurred during the Civil War. The United States, during the Gilded Age, was considered a developing country and a developing economy. And this grouping of presidents had to contend with that as industrialization, immigration, and expansion all transpired during this period. Taylor came to the project because he was interested in getting at the idea of presidential success and the connection to economic wellbeing or health of the country. But the project evolved over time and the research indicated—particularly within this grouping of presidents—that the individual president's vision for the country and the direction he wanted to take it, along with political skills, coalition building capacity, and the ability to instill trust in American institutions were the key components for success, both political and economic. This is a very accessible book, weaving together archival research, historical details, presidential scholarship, and data analysis in clear and lively discussions of the presidents, the economy, party politics, and foreign and domestic policy. Presidential Leadership in Feeble Times: Explaining Executive Power in the Gilded Age will appeal to scholars and students of American political development, political economy, and presidential studies. For anyone who has any interest at all in American history, this is a truly captivating book. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (University Press of Kansas, 2022), as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Mark “Zak” Taylor, a political scientist at Georgia Tech University, has a new book that explores the presidents of the Gilded Age, from Ulysses Grant through William McKinley. This period of presidencies is often a forgotten era, since the presidents were somewhat constrained by congressional action taken in the wake of Abraham Lincoln's presidency and then Andrew Johnson's impeachment. But Taylor has another complex, fascinating, and lively story to tell about the presidencies of Grant, Hayes, Garfield, Arthur, Cleveland, Harrison, and McKinley. And tell it he does, in great detail, with extensive qualitative and quantitative data, sources, and information, with a specific focus on the American economy during this time and the roles that presidents played in relation to the changing and diversifying economy. Presidential Leadership in Feeble Times: Explaining Executive Power in the Gilded Age (Oxford UP, 2023) traces the turbulent postbellum American economy, with questions about the gold and silver standard and the “greenback”, with the drive for foreign and domestic investments, western expansion, and the quest to stabilize the country and pay off the debts incurred during the Civil War. The United States, during the Gilded Age, was considered a developing country and a developing economy. And this grouping of presidents had to contend with that as industrialization, immigration, and expansion all transpired during this period. Taylor came to the project because he was interested in getting at the idea of presidential success and the connection to economic wellbeing or health of the country. But the project evolved over time and the research indicated—particularly within this grouping of presidents—that the individual president's vision for the country and the direction he wanted to take it, along with political skills, coalition building capacity, and the ability to instill trust in American institutions were the key components for success, both political and economic. This is a very accessible book, weaving together archival research, historical details, presidential scholarship, and data analysis in clear and lively discussions of the presidents, the economy, party politics, and foreign and domestic policy. Presidential Leadership in Feeble Times: Explaining Executive Power in the Gilded Age will appeal to scholars and students of American political development, political economy, and presidential studies. For anyone who has any interest at all in American history, this is a truly captivating book. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (University Press of Kansas, 2022), as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Mark “Zak” Taylor, a political scientist at Georgia Tech University, has a new book that explores the presidents of the Gilded Age, from Ulysses Grant through William McKinley. This period of presidencies is often a forgotten era, since the presidents were somewhat constrained by congressional action taken in the wake of Abraham Lincoln's presidency and then Andrew Johnson's impeachment. But Taylor has another complex, fascinating, and lively story to tell about the presidencies of Grant, Hayes, Garfield, Arthur, Cleveland, Harrison, and McKinley. And tell it he does, in great detail, with extensive qualitative and quantitative data, sources, and information, with a specific focus on the American economy during this time and the roles that presidents played in relation to the changing and diversifying economy. Presidential Leadership in Feeble Times: Explaining Executive Power in the Gilded Age (Oxford UP, 2023) traces the turbulent postbellum American economy, with questions about the gold and silver standard and the “greenback”, with the drive for foreign and domestic investments, western expansion, and the quest to stabilize the country and pay off the debts incurred during the Civil War. The United States, during the Gilded Age, was considered a developing country and a developing economy. And this grouping of presidents had to contend with that as industrialization, immigration, and expansion all transpired during this period. Taylor came to the project because he was interested in getting at the idea of presidential success and the connection to economic wellbeing or health of the country. But the project evolved over time and the research indicated—particularly within this grouping of presidents—that the individual president's vision for the country and the direction he wanted to take it, along with political skills, coalition building capacity, and the ability to instill trust in American institutions were the key components for success, both political and economic. This is a very accessible book, weaving together archival research, historical details, presidential scholarship, and data analysis in clear and lively discussions of the presidents, the economy, party politics, and foreign and domestic policy. Presidential Leadership in Feeble Times: Explaining Executive Power in the Gilded Age will appeal to scholars and students of American political development, political economy, and presidential studies. For anyone who has any interest at all in American history, this is a truly captivating book. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (University Press of Kansas, 2022), as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Mark “Zak” Taylor, a political scientist at Georgia Tech University, has a new book that explores the presidents of the Gilded Age, from Ulysses Grant through William McKinley. This period of presidencies is often a forgotten era, since the presidents were somewhat constrained by congressional action taken in the wake of Abraham Lincoln's presidency and then Andrew Johnson's impeachment. But Taylor has another complex, fascinating, and lively story to tell about the presidencies of Grant, Hayes, Garfield, Arthur, Cleveland, Harrison, and McKinley. And tell it he does, in great detail, with extensive qualitative and quantitative data, sources, and information, with a specific focus on the American economy during this time and the roles that presidents played in relation to the changing and diversifying economy. Presidential Leadership in Feeble Times: Explaining Executive Power in the Gilded Age (Oxford UP, 2023) traces the turbulent postbellum American economy, with questions about the gold and silver standard and the “greenback”, with the drive for foreign and domestic investments, western expansion, and the quest to stabilize the country and pay off the debts incurred during the Civil War. The United States, during the Gilded Age, was considered a developing country and a developing economy. And this grouping of presidents had to contend with that as industrialization, immigration, and expansion all transpired during this period. Taylor came to the project because he was interested in getting at the idea of presidential success and the connection to economic wellbeing or health of the country. But the project evolved over time and the research indicated—particularly within this grouping of presidents—that the individual president's vision for the country and the direction he wanted to take it, along with political skills, coalition building capacity, and the ability to instill trust in American institutions were the key components for success, both political and economic. This is a very accessible book, weaving together archival research, historical details, presidential scholarship, and data analysis in clear and lively discussions of the presidents, the economy, party politics, and foreign and domestic policy. Presidential Leadership in Feeble Times: Explaining Executive Power in the Gilded Age will appeal to scholars and students of American political development, political economy, and presidential studies. For anyone who has any interest at all in American history, this is a truly captivating book. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (University Press of Kansas, 2022), as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How much can a president do to shepherd the economy? The question has bedevilled the inhabitants of the White House since the office came into being, and it has material relevance for elections, democracy, social policy, and international relations. Mark Zachary Taylor joins the show to explain his findings on this topic, and to discuss his latest book Presidential Leadership in Feeble Times. Essential Reading:Mark Zachary Taylor, Presidential Leadership in Feeble Times: Explaining Executive Power in the Gilded Age (2023).Recommended Reading:Edward O. Frantz (ed.), A Companion to the Reconstruction Presidents, 1865 - 1881 (2014).Mark Wahlgren Summers, Party Games: Getting, Keeping, and Using Power in Gilded Age Politics (2005).Jane McAlevey, No Shortcuts: Organizing for Power in the New Gilded Age (2020). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's Talmud page, Bava Kama 48, discusses when we are and are not responsible for our actions. Tevi Troy joins us to discuss the politicians in our past who have and have not taken responsibility for their actions, from President Truman who popularized the phrase “the buck stops here” to President Clinton who wouldn't take responsibility for his golf score. What can we learn from our leaders about how to take responsibility? Listen and find out. Like the show? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Send us a note at takeone@tabletmag.com. Follow us on Twitter at @takeonedafyomi and join the conversation in the Take One Facebook group. We think that you may also enjoy Liel's new book How the Talmud Can Change Your Life: Surprisingly Modern Advice from a Very Old Book, available directly from the publisher, or wherever you purchase books. Take One is a Tablet Studios production. The show is hosted by Liel Leibovitz, and is produced and edited by Darone Ruskay, Quinn Waller and Elie Bleier. Our team also includes Satephanie Butnick, Josh Kross, Robert Scaramuccia, and Tanya Singer.  Listen to the Testimonies Archive, a partnership between Tablet Studios and the USC Shoah Foundation, for eyewitness audio accounts from Israel in the wake of the Oct 7 Hamas attacks. Check out all of Tablet's podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.

PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP: 5/8: A Man of Iron: The Turbulent Life and Improbable Presidency o1 Grover Cleveland Hardcover – by  Troy Senik  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Man-Iron-Turbulent-Improbable-Presidency/dp/1982140747?ref_=ast_author_dp#customerReviews Grover Cleveland's political career—a dizzying journey that saw him rise from obscure lawyer to president of the United States in just three years—was marked by contradictions. A politician of uncharacteristic honesty and principle, he was nevertheless dogged by secrets from his personal life. A believer in limited government, he pushed presidential power to its limits to combat a crippling depression, suppress labor unrest, and resist the forces of American imperialism. A headstrong executive who alienated Congress, political bosses, and even his own party, his stubbornness nevertheless became the key to his political appeal. The most successful Democratic politician of his era, he came to be remembered most fondly by Republicans. 1887 OAK VIEW

PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP: 7/8: A Man of Iron: The Turbulent Life and Improbable Presidency o1 Grover Cleveland Hardcover – by  Troy Senik  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Man-Iron-Turbulent-Improbable-Presidency/dp/1982140747?ref_=ast_author_dp#customerReviews Grover Cleveland's political career—a dizzying journey that saw him rise from obscure lawyer to president of the United States in just three years—was marked by contradictions. A politician of uncharacteristic honesty and principle, he was nevertheless dogged by secrets from his personal life. A believer in limited government, he pushed presidential power to its limits to combat a crippling depression, suppress labor unrest, and resist the forces of American imperialism. A headstrong executive who alienated Congress, political bosses, and even his own party, his stubbornness nevertheless became the key to his political appeal. The most successful Democratic politician of his era, he came to be remembered most fondly by Republicans 1887

PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP: 6/8: A Man of Iron: The Turbulent Life and Improbable Presidency o1 Grover Cleveland Hardcover – by  Troy Senik  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Man-Iron-Turbulent-Improbable-Presidency/dp/1982140747?ref_=ast_author_dp#customerReviews Grover Cleveland's political career—a dizzying journey that saw him rise from obscure lawyer to president of the United States in just three years—was marked by contradictions. A politician of uncharacteristic honesty and principle, he was nevertheless dogged by secrets from his personal life. A believer in limited government, he pushed presidential power to its limits to combat a crippling depression, suppress labor unrest, and resist the forces of American imperialism. A headstrong executive who alienated Congress, political bosses, and even his own party, his stubbornness nevertheless became the key to his political appeal. The most successful Democratic politician of his era, he came to be remembered most fondly by Republicans. 1890.

PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP: 8/8: A Man of Iron: The Turbulent Life and Improbable Presidency o1 Grover Cleveland Hardcover – by  Troy Senik  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Man-Iron-Turbulent-Improbable-Presidency/dp/1982140747?ref_=ast_author_dp#customerReviews Grover Cleveland's political career—a dizzying journey that saw him rise from obscure lawyer to president of the United States in just three years—was marked by contradictions. A politician of uncharacteristic honesty and principle, he was nevertheless dogged by secrets from his personal life. A believer in limited government, he pushed presidential power to its limits to combat a crippling depression, suppress labor unrest, and resist the forces of American imperialism. A headstrong executive who alienated Congress, political bosses, and even his own party, his stubbornness nevertheless became the key to his political appeal. The most successful Democratic politician of his era, he came to be remembered most fondly by Republicans. 1885

PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP: 4/8: A Man of Iron: The Turbulent Life and Improbable Presidency o1 Grover Cleveland Hardcover – by  Troy Senik  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Man-Iron-Turbulent-Improbable-Presidency/dp/1982140747?ref_=ast_author_dp#customerReviews Grover Cleveland's political career—a dizzying journey that saw him rise from obscure lawyer to president of the United States in just three years—was marked by contradictions. A politician of uncharacteristic honesty and principle, he was nevertheless dogged by secrets from his personal life. A believer in limited government, he pushed presidential power to its limits to combat a crippling depression, suppress labor unrest, and resist the forces of American imperialism. A headstrong executive who alienated Congress, political bosses, and even his own party, his stubbornness nevertheless became the key to his political appeal. The most successful Democratic politician of his era, he came to be remembered most fondly by RepublicanS. 1893

PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP: /38: A Man of Iron: The Turbulent Life and Improbable Presidency o1 Grover Cleveland Hardcover – by  Troy Senik  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Man-Iron-Turbulent-Improbable-Presidency/dp/1982140747?ref_=ast_author_dp#customerReviews Grover Cleveland's political career—a dizzying journey that saw him rise from obscure lawyer to president of the United States in just three years—was marked by contradictions. A politician of uncharacteristic honesty and principle, he was nevertheless dogged by secrets from his personal life. A believer in limited government, he pushed presidential power to its limits to combat a crippling depression, suppress labor unrest, and resist the forces of American imperialism. A headstrong executive who alienated Congress, political bosses, and even his own party, his stubbornness nevertheless became the key to his political appeal. The most successful Democratic politician of his era, he came to be remembered most fondly by Republicans. 1884

PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP: 2/8: A Man of Iron: The Turbulent Life and Improbable Presidency o1 Grover Cleveland Hardcover – by  Troy Senik  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Man-Iron-Turbulent-Improbable-Presidency/dp/1982140747?ref_=ast_author_dp#customerReviews Grover Cleveland's political career—a dizzying journey that saw him rise from obscure lawyer to president of the United States in just three years—was marked by contradictions. A politician of uncharacteristic honesty and principle, he was nevertheless dogged by secrets from his personal life. A believer in limited government, he pushed presidential power to its limits to combat a crippling depression, suppress labor unrest, and resist the forces of American imperialism. A headstrong executive who alienated Congress, political bosses, and even his own party, his stubbornness nevertheless became the key to his political appeal. The most successful Democratic politician of his era, he came to be remembered most fondly by Republicans 1910 BIRTHPLACE NY

PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP: 1/8: A Man of Iron: The Turbulent Life and Improbable Presidency o1 Grover Cleveland Hardcover – by  Troy Senik  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Man-Iron-Turbulent-Improbable-Presidency/dp/1982140747?ref_=ast_author_dp#customerReviews Grover Cleveland's political career—a dizzying journey that saw him rise from obscure lawyer to president of the United States in just three years—was marked by contradictions. A politician of uncharacteristic honesty and principle, he was nevertheless dogged by secrets from his personal life. A believer in limited government, he pushed presidential power to its limits to combat a crippling depression, suppress labor unrest, and resist the forces of American imperialism. A headstrong executive who alienated Congress, political bosses, and even his own party, his stubbornness nevertheless became the key to his political appeal. The most successful Democratic politician of his era, he came to be remembered most fondly by Republicans 1909 WHITE HOUSE

Dr. George R. (Al) Goethals is the E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Professors in Leadership Studies Emeritus at the University of Richmond. Previously at Williams College he served as chair of the Department of Psychology, Acting Dean of the Faculty, Provost, and founding chair of the Program in Leadership Studies.   Goethals' published books include Heroes:  What They Do and Why We Need Them (2010) and Heroic Leadership:  An Influence Taxonomy of 100 Exceptional Individuals (2013, both with Scott T. Allison).  More recently he authored Presidential Leadership and African Americans: “An American Dilemma” from Slavery to the White House (2015), Realignment, Region and Race:  Presidential Leadership and Social Identity (2018), and The Romance of Heroism and Heroic Leadership (2019, with Allison).  Goethals received the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Leadership Association.  With Allison and Georgia J. Sorenson he is co-editor of the Sage Encyclopedia of Leadership Studies (2023).  A Quote From this Episode"Burns never used the term 'transformational' leadership - it was always ‘transforming'... I would prefer that people, when they think of Burns, think of 'transforming' and think of the moral component, which really is central to all of his work."About The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for ILA's 26th Global Conference in Chicago, USA,  November 7-10, 2024.About The Boler College of Business at John Carroll UniversityBoler offers four MBA programs – 1 Year Flexible, Hybrid, Online, and Professional. Each MBA track offers flexible timelines and various class structure options (online, in-person, hybrid, asynchronous). Boler's tech core and international study tour opportunities set these MBA programs apart. Rankings highlighted in the intro are taken from CEO Magazine.About  Scott J. AllenWebsiteMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.

It's a #TruthOrFiction Tuesay and we want to know whom is showing Presidential Leadership when it comes to the Hamas-Israeli conflict. Turns out, only one person seems to and his name is Ron DeSantis. From bringing people home in droves to standing firm on refugees from Gaza and that Hamas is preventing its own people from escaping their war, he's doing what others only talk about. Also, smoking is cool again and will the winner of the Ohio State-Penn State matchup this weekend take the Big Ten? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Friday we cover the latest news in Presidential politics, all leading up to a very big presidential election next year. However, this week has been a very unusual week, both for Americans here at home, and for people around the world. During this look at Presidential politics, Boyd asks the question and examines - What does Presidential leadership look like? And what does it not look like?

Welcome to award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique areas of Texas. In this episode, host Tom Fox interviews Dr. Charlie McCormick, President of Schreiner University, on the Hill Country Podcast. Join Tom as he explores the people, places and their activities of the Texas Hill Country.   Dr. McCormick talks about his upbringing in Snyder, Texas and his folklore and folklife studies at the University of Pennsylvania. He shares how he has evolved the college over the years emphasizing affordability and the importance of location. He also discusses the historical background of Schreiner Institute and the upcoming centennial celebration with the unveiling of Schreiner's Centennial Team. He wants students from Schreiner to be critical thinkers, analytic problem solvers and to understand the world around them. Experience the untold stories of the Texas Hill Country with host Tom Fox and guests like Dr. Charlie McCormick share stories of the past and present. Key Highlights ·      The History and Legacy of Schreiner University and Schreiner Institute [00:03:30] ·      The Evolution of Presidential Leadership [00:06:45] ·      A Look At The Evolution Of Higher Education [00:10:26] ·      Celebrating 100 Years of Schreiner Athletics [00:13:26] ·      Developing Critical Thinking and Analytic Problem-Solving Skills [00:16:38] Notable Quotes 1.     "You did grow up in a very literate place. They just told stories instead of writing them down."  2.     "Higher education is at its most fundamental level, a local or regional enterprise." 3.     "Schreiner has been good at very good at, but it's also seen in terms of the history of higher education is adapting and changing over time."  4.     "This isn't just a job, but this is a calling. And we're not trying to over romanticize that idea, but also not trying to just see ourselves as automatons who we go through the day mindlessly. We can be intentional and deliver it."   Resources Schreiner University

This is Thinking in Public, a program dedicated to intelligent conversation about frontline theological and cultural issues with the people who are shaping them.In this edition of the popular podcast series "Thinking in Public," Albert Mohler speaks with William Inboden about the presidential legacy of Ronald Reagan in the midst of the great battle ideas in the Cold War.If you enjoyed this episode of Thinking in Public, you can find more than 150 of these conversations here.You can purchase "The Peacemaker: Ronald Reagan, the Cold War, and the World on the Brink" here.Sign up to receive every new Thinking in Public release in your inbox.Follow Dr. Mohler:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.

Summary: The raid on former President Trump's residence, Mar-a-Lago, was unprecedented. But while some see it as the culmination of politicization of the F.B.I. since Trump became president, Dr. Frank Sorrentino says the F.B.I. and other federal bureaucracies have always been political institutions. Guest Bio: Dr. Frank Sorrentino received both his PhD and Master's Degree in Politics from New York University and has spent time on the faculty of NYU, Long Island University and Kean College. Dr. Sorrentino has received numerous Teaching Excellence Awards from The National Political Science Honor Society. He has authored several books on the presidency and the federal bureaucracy, including Presidential Leadership and the Bureaucratic State, Ideological Warfare: The F.B.I.'s Path Toward Power, and his latest book, Presidential Power and the American Political System. Frank's latest book: https://amzn.to/3BVLbIt (Presidential Power and the American Political System) Additional Reading: https://amzn.to/3Pk04HE (Presidential Leadership and the Bureaucratic State) https://amzn.to/3vXJczI (Ideological Warfare: The F.B.I.'s Path Toward Power) Free Gift from Tom: Download a free copy of Tom's new e-book, It's the Fed, Stupid, at https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/2092395087.html (itsthefedstupid.com). It's also available in paperback https://amzn.to/3HTYSYh (here). It's priced at a pre-hyperinflation level so grab a few copies for friends if you can. It makes a great introduction to the government's most economically damaging institution for liberals, conservatives, libertarians, socialists, and independents alike. Get even more great content by becoming a Tom Mullen Talks Freedom Supporter at https://tommullentalksfreedom.com/support/ (tommullentalksfreedom.com/support). You can sign up there for either https://www.patreon.com/tommullentalksfreedom (my Patreon) or https://tommullen.substack.com/ (my Substack). Like the music on Tom Mullen Talks Freedom? You can hear more at https://skepticsongs.com/ (tommullensings.com)!

This week, Jeremi and Zachary meet with Dr. Kenneth Osgood to discuss the issues related to deception, secrecy, and the doctoring of evidence by presidents and other figures in the executive branch. Jeremi and Dr. Osgood have published an article on this topic in THE HILL. Problems with presidential records are not just about Trump Zachary sets the scene with his poem, "Forwards". Dr. Kenneth Osgood is professor of history at Colorado School of Mines. He is author or editor of five books on US political and diplomatic history, exploring how presidents “sell” war, civil rights and the conservative movement, international public diplomacy, and the propaganda and politics of the Cold War. This episode was mixed and mastered by Will Kurzner & Oscar Kitmanyen.

In episode 17, I got to interview Dr. Brent Taylor about his book and in this episode, we have a short review of his book. Tune in to hear some of the leadership wisdom Dr. Taylor has mined in the lives of some of America's presidents. My hope is for you to get the book for yourself so you can go deeper than what I am able to do in this episode. Click here to go to Amazon. 

Today we're excited to announce the launch of the brand new Med Mindset Podcast. Each week, we will be bringing you incredible tips, strategies and interviews with phenomenal medical students and residents. You can listen online (below), download it to listen later, on your smartphone: all for free.In this episode we will share the journey, our Co-Host, Nana Agyeman took, from immigrating to the United States at 16 years old, to working in a factory and eventually shifting his path to successfully pursue medicine.In This Week's Podcast, We'll ExploreHow to navigate working full time and being a successful premedThe DON'TS of CARSApplying to medical school and undergrad as an immigrantUsing one's passion and motivation outside of medicine as a fuel for pursuing medicineHow to enjoy your time when having slim to none of it Books Mentioned in the PodcastBeyond Good and Evil: Prelude to a Philosophy of the Future

When C-SPAN conducted our first Historians Survey of Presidential Leadership in 2000, we worked with a team of nationally recognized historians to establish the survey's framework: Douglas Brinkley, Edna Greene Medford and Richard Norton Smith. They recommended the 10 qualities of presidential leadership and guided us on the survey's organization, execution and analysis of the results. While other advisers have joined for certain years, this core group has remained with us for each subsequent survey. In 2021, our fourth survey, we welcome the addition of Amity Shlaes. Our advisers' research and writing in American history span from the nation's founding to the late 20th century. For each survey cycle, our group of advisers assesses the leadership qualities, recommends additional participants and reviews the results tabulated by C-SPAN.

Prof. Balcerski shares the surprisingly circuitous history of America's celebration of the 4th of July. America's Independence Day has been on the news. One reason is that President Biden set a goal for at least 70% of Americans to get one Covid vaccine shot, which he did not achieve. Another reason, a more complicated one, is that some have brought focus to the importance and meaning of the 4th of July, which doesn't seem all that out of place, given last year's pandemic crisis, BLM protests, a contested presidential election and the January 6th insurrection. As it turns out, the history of the 4th of July is not that straightforward. For example, it took about a century for the recognition of our Independence Day as a federal holiday. And for some 80 years after the Civil war, some parts of the South, including Vicksburg, did not celebrate the 4th of July. It took WWII to create a new sense of nationalism, including the national celebration of the 4th of July. To better understand the history of our Independence Day, we spoke with Professor, an associate professor of history at Eastern Connecticut State University, where he teaches classes on early American history, African American history, and US presidents and first ladies. In addition, Professor Balcerski is a frequent contributor to CNN, the Washington Post, NBC, and other news organizations. This week he published an opinion on CNN, in which he talked about this week's release of C-SPAN's 2021 Historians Survey of Presidential Leadership. In addition to the fact he was one of the 142 historians who participated in this survey, he also authored a book on President James Buchanan… which is highly relevant to the C-SPAN survey because James Buchanan is ranked as our country's worst president. The link to Prof. Balcerski's academic homepage: https://www.easternct.edu/faculty-directory/balcerski.html You can find on Twitter @tbalcerski Link to his latest CNN opinion piece: https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/30/opinions/c-span-historian-survey-donald-trump-ranking-balcerski/index.html Link to the 2021 C-SPAN survey: https://www.c-span.org/presidentsurvey2021/?page=overall Amazon link to Prof. Balcerski's book, "Bosom Friends: The Intimate World of James Buchanan and William Rufus King Illustrated Edition": Bosom Friends: https://www.amazon.com/Bosom-Friends-Intimate-Buchanan-William/dp/019091459 To continue our free podcast program, we depend on our listeners' support. So please click this link https://anchor.fm/the-peel-news/support and join our other supporters in the news peeler community. Thank you.

Dr. Taylor is a husband, father, pastor, author, professor and Krispy Kreme enthusiast. We had our conversation over his new book "Presidential Leadership." I hope you are encouraged from his wisdom and perspective for the next generation of leaders in the church. Check out his books here: "Founding Leadership"https://www.amazon.com/Founding-Leadership-Business-Personal-Revolution/dp/1642792047/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=brent+taylor&qid=1623512753&sr=8-1"Presidential Leadership" https://www.amazon.com/Presidential-Leadership-Presidents-Better-Leader/dp/1642799831/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=brent+taylor&qid=1623512784&sr=8-2