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  • Season Three Sneak Peek
    2025/12/25

    Season Three of Presidents Unplugged dives into moments of fear, power, and transformation that shaped the nation. From the uncertainty of Y2K to the foundations laid by James Madison, and from civil rights to modern presidencies, this season spans the full spectrum of American leadership. It balances forgotten figures with the most debated leaders of our time, asking hard questions without losing historical context. New year, New season, and a deeper look at the presidency than ever before.

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    3 分
  • The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year: A Christmas Special
    2025/12/19

    This Christmas special of President’s Unplugged takes a step away from elections and executive orders to explore how American presidents have celebrated the holiday season. From quiet, reflective Christmases during times of war to joyful White House traditions that shaped the modern holiday, the episode highlights moments that reveal the human side of the presidency. Listeners will hear stories of faith, family, and national unity that helped presidents lead during some of the country’s most challenging years. The episode also traces how Christmas traditions in the White House evolved alongside the nation itself. It’s a warm, reflective look at the holiday through the lens of American history.

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    18 分
  • #28 The Fight For Lasting Peace
    2025/12/12

    In this episode, Ty breaks down the complicated life and presidency of Woodrow Wilson, a leader shaped by his Southern upbringing and his relentless drive for achievement. You’ll hear how Wilson’s rise from scholar to governor to president fueled his ambitious push for peace, reform, and a new global vision during World War I. The episode also explores the controversies that define his legacy, from his racist beliefs to the hidden role Edith Wilson played after his debilitating stroke. By the end, you’ll see why Wilson remains one of the most debated presidents in American history, both for what he built and what he broke at the same time.

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    21 分
  • #3 Contradiction and Controversy
    2025/12/05

    Thomas Jefferson remains one of America’s most celebrated yet debated founders. In this episode, we explore the sharp contradictions between his soaring words about liberty and the complicated realities of his personal life and presidency. From the Declaration of Independence to the Louisiana Purchase, we break down the achievements that shaped a nation, and the controversies that still spark debate today. Join us as we uncover how Jefferson’s legacy became both brilliant and tense, leaving a lasting imprint on American history.

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    22 分
  • Pilgrims, Pardons, and Progress; A Very Presidential Thanksgiving
    2025/11/27

    This Thanksgiving special follows the holiday’s journey from the Pilgrims’ earliest expressions of gratitude to the way it evolved into a national moment of unity. It highlights how, even in times of deep division, from Washington’s era to Lincoln’s Civil War proclamation, the holiday kept reemerging as a symbol of hope and progress. The episode also tells the story of the young girl who wrote to Abraham Lincoln, urging him to make Thanksgiving a national tradition, proving that even small voices can help bring people together. Finally, it explores FDR’s controversial date change as a reminder that Thanksgiving has always been shaped by disagreement, yet ultimately grounded in the pursuit of unity.

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    19 分
  • 537 Votes: The Election of 2000
    2025/11/21

    The Election of 2000 became one of the most controversial and dramatic presidential races in American history, ending in a razor-thin contest between George W. Bush and Al Gore. The episode covers the chaos that followed Election Night, including the disputed Florida results and the widespread confusion over recounts, ballots, and the now-infamous “hanging chads.” It also examines how state officials and national leaders, including figures like Katherine Harris and Jeb Bush, became central to accusations of bias and political pressure. Finally, the episode explains how the Supreme Court’s decision in Bush v. Gore ultimately settled the election, leaving the nation divided and shaping debates about voting integrity for decades to come.

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    29 分
  • A Single Vote: The Election of 1876
    2025/11/14

    The election of 1876 was one of the closest and most contested races in American history, decided by a single electoral vote. As a weary nation struggled with corruption, division, and the lingering questions of Reconstruction, two governors, Rutherford B. Hayes and Samuel J. Tilden, fought for the future of the Union. When twenty electoral votes were disputed, chaos followed, forcing Congress to intervene and make a backroom deal that changed the nation forever. This episode explores how one vote ended Reconstruction, reshaped the South, and tested the very heart of American democracy.

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    17 分
  • Corruption and Rivalry: The Elections of 1824 and 1828
    2025/11/07

    In a young nation still shaping its identity, the elections of 1824 and 1828 exposed the raw ambition and bitter rivalry at the heart of American politics. What began as a contested vote turned into accusations of corruption and a political feud that lit the country on fire. Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams didn’t just compete; they attacked, accused, and reshaped campaign tactics forever. In this episode, we dive into the scandal, the strategy, and the lasting impact these elections still have on the way American politics and campaigns operate today.

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    17 分