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  • From Rebellion to Rule: How Puerto Rico Was Absorbed Into the American Empire

    From Rebellion to Rule: How Puerto Rico Was Absorbed Into the American Empire
    2026/09/06
    Year(s) Discussed: 1898-1918 In the second half of the conversation, with my special guest, Joe Pascone of the Turning Tides Podcast, we move from Puerto Rico’s 19th-century struggle for autonomy into the island’s capture by the United States and the legal limbo that followed. We examine the fallout of the Spanish-American War, the rise of American corporate and political control, and the ways Puerto Ricans resisted cultural erasure through language, politics, and identity. The discussion closes by showing how the island’s status was shaped by racism, empire, and unfinished debates that still define Puerto Rico today. More information can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 分
  • Puerto Rico in the Age of Empire: Pirates, Revolts, and the Fight for Autonomy

    Puerto Rico in the Age of Empire: Pirates, Revolts, and the Fight for Autonomy
    2026/08/30
    Year(s) Discussed: 1815-1898 In the first part of this conversation, I am joined by Joe Pascone of the Turning Tides Podcast to trace Puerto Rico’s history from the post-Napoleonic era through the rise of nationalism, rebellion, and colonial resistance. We explore the island’s shifting political status, the legacy of piracy and slavery, and how Puerto Rico became a crucial but often overlooked part of larger Atlantic world struggles. This opening half sets up the central question of the episode: how did Puerto Rico’s fight for autonomy get eclipsed by empire? More information can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 4 分
  • Leadership, Fear, and the Politics of Power with James D Boys

    Leadership, Fear, and the Politics of Power with James D Boys
    2026/08/23
    Year(s) Discussed: 1945-2026 This episode explores how leadership can be shaped by fear, strategy, and the deliberate projection of strength. It traces the ideas behind the Madman Theory, showing how Cold War thinking, presidential power, and public perception collided to influence some of the most consequential decisions in modern politics. Along the way, it asks what happens when a leader tries to turn unpredictability into control. More information can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 11 分
  • The Lasting Debate Over the Declaration: How Changing Interpretations Shaped American Identity with Tony Williams

    The Lasting Debate Over the Declaration: How Changing Interpretations Shaped American Identity with Tony Williams
    2026/08/09
    Year(s) Discussed: 1776-2026 In this episode, we explore how the US Declaration of Independence has been interpreted and reinterpreted by presidents, reformers, and political movements over time. My conversation with author Tony Williams traces how leadership shapes the meaning of founding principles, especially in debates over equality, justice, and America’s role in the world. It’s a compelling look at how political history continues to influence the way we understand national identity today and the role the Declaration of Independence can play in the future of the United States. More information can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 4 分
  • Privateers, Revolutionaries, and Filibusters: The Hidden History of American Expansionism

    Privateers, Revolutionaries, and Filibusters: The Hidden History of American Expansionism
    2026/07/26
    Year(s) Discussed: 1813-1817 Most of what you think you know about early 19th-century American expansion is incomplete. A renegade naval captain, a privateer turned rogue, and a series of clandestine operations reshaped the Western Hemisphere’s borders — and the U.S. presidency’s approach to sovereignty, power, and diplomacy. This episode explores the complex history of early American foreign policy, filibustering expeditions, and key figures like Joel R. Poinsett and Jean Lafitte, revealing how these events shaped the nation's expansion and international relations in the early days of Monroe's presidency. Sources used for this episode can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 分
  • When History Goes Lyrical: Writing William Henry Harrison the Musical with Callie Perrone

    When History Goes Lyrical: Writing William Henry Harrison the Musical with Callie Perrone
    2026/07/12
    Year(s) Discussed: 1773-1841 In this episode, Callie Perrone shares how a playful idea about William Henry Harrison grew into a full musical that blends comedy, research, and political insight. The conversation explores the research, creativity, and persistence behind Callie's creative efforts as well as how public figures are shaped by image as much as ideology and why civic engagement depends on people willing to ask deeper questions about the stories we inherit. More information can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 1 分
  • The Traveling Patriot: James Monroe’s 1817 Tour and the Quest for National Unity

    The Traveling Patriot: James Monroe’s 1817 Tour and the Quest for National Unity
    2026/06/28
    Year(s) Discussed: 1817 At the start of his presidency, James Monroe embarked on a nearly 3,000-mile journey which transformed from a planned strategic military inspection of national defenses to a powerful mission of national conciliation. During the course of his travels, he used his Revolutionary War experience to bridge partisan divides in an aim to define a new era of American political history in the post-war nation. As he would learn as he traveled through New England and the Midwest, however, despite the many changes in the United States, the divisions of the past would still cloud the path forward. Sources used for this episode can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 分
  • The Hidden Power of Personal Diplomacy in Shaping Presidential Legacy with Laurence Jurdem

    The Hidden Power of Personal Diplomacy in Shaping Presidential Legacy with Laurence Jurdem
    2026/06/14
    Year(s) Discussed: 1924-2018 Uncover the profound leadership qualities of George H. W. Bush that still resonate today—trust, humility, and an unwavering respect for institutions. My discussion with historian Laurence Jurdem about his new biography of Bush dives deep into the life and legacy of a man often underrated in our modern political landscape, revealing how his personal diplomacy and commitment to service forged extraordinary relationships at home and abroad. Whether you’re in politics, business, or community leadership, you’ll find invaluable lessons here that challenge the way you think about influence and legacy. More information can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 20 分