American POTUS

Send us Fan Mail A multi-million dollar post-presidency book deal hasn’t always been the norm for an ex-President.  Believe it or not, there was a time when who-wrote-what didn’t really matter – it was more about the importance of the document and ultimately the effect it had on advancing the nation.  But times have certainly changed, and so has the appetite to know who-said-what-where-when!  The...

Send us Fan Mail From the first First Lady on, these unelected but essential White House residents have each made their own mark on the presidency.  Charm, etiquette, culture and champions of social causes, they’ve brought attention to our nation’s most important challenges and unique qualities - all while raising a family and being their husbands most trusted advisors. The American POTUS podcast...

Send us Fan Mail From his very modest beginning, folks knew young Abe was going to be someone big, and boy did he prove them right.  When he took office, he was dealt probably the worst cards any president could imagine.  But his personality, patience and persistence helped him lead our nation through a terrible Civil War and to a new birth of freedom.  And while his tragic death kept him from ove...

Send us Fan Mail He was the first to raise his hand and take the oath, George Washington.  When this national hero reluctantly took the job, he quickly realized he wasn’t just a figurehead, he had to figure out what exactly the presidency was.  So like any good leader, he recruited some of the country’s best and brightest to help him, and while they didn’t always get along, they did create a brand...

Send us Fan Mail Calvin Coolidge was a man who achieved resounding success by famously saying very little!  His accidental presidency began with an unexpected middle-of-the-night swearing-in ceremony.  By morning, this small-government minded politician was cutting the budget and reducing taxes.  And when government action was called for, he stepped in when he had to, but controversially stepped o...

Send us Fan Mail The very first political dark horse, James K. Polk.  He paid his dues in state government and in the US Congress before unexpectedly finding himself up for the top spot in the 1844 election.  He went on to win, and changed the make-up of the country quite literally from sea to shining sea.  Expansion, War, Banking, he even implemented the whole idea of the postage stamp…and he did...

Send us Fan Mail He was one of the most effective presidential cabinet members in modern history – James A Baker.  He was in the middle of the national political scene for over 25 years, most notably as White House Chief of Staff and Secretary of State.  His keen sense of compromise helped him navigate the many pitfalls of Washington politics, proving time and again that behind every successful PO...

Send us Fan Mail In this inaugural episode, we're talking about the man destined for a life of public service from the time he was born.  World War 2 pilot, U.S. Congressman, Ambassador, CIA Director, and after 8 years as the #2 man in the White House, he earned his shot as President.  His lifetime was spent defending, representing and leading the United States through challenges foreign and...

Send us Fan Mail Part 1 of our discussion about the controversial life of Andrew Jackson.  From the time he was born, Old Hickory was fighting for a better life.  He took on the British first as a teenager, and later as a renegade General.  Never one to back down from a fight, he then went up against the traditional D.C. bureaucrats and won, changing the presidency forever.  Professor Mark Cheathe...

Send us Fan Mail Part 2 of our conversation about Andrew Jackson.  Old Hickory never had much of a home, until he settled on the perfect piece of land outside Nashville.  From being the source of his controversial wealth to hosting some of the country’s most influential guests, this historic site was the center of his world.  We’ll dive into all the different ways this home played a critical role...

Send us Fan Mail Lyndon Johnson's experience leading the U.S. Senate ultimately made him one of the most consequential Accidental Presidents in history.  When he took over for JFK, he made it his mission to get more done with his limited time in office, than anyone thought possible.  But at the same time, he sunk deeper and deeper into the quagmire of Vietnam, a tragedy that became part of hi...

Send us Fan Mail Ronald Reagan was one of the most popular and influential presidents to ever hold the office, reigniting a national pride that rolled down from that shining city on a hill.  After 8 years in Washington, he left the White House and returned to California with his beloved Nancy, where his work and his legend continued.  Peggy Grande, Executive Assistant to Reagan during his post-pre...

Send us Fan Mail The American POTUS podcast is an engaging conversation about the ambition, wit and wisdom, that helped 44 men achieve and hold the highest office in the land.  In every episode, we’ll be joined by the nation’s most influential historians, scholars and experts who have studied every facet of the presidents and the presidency.  From the crucial decisions that changed the world, to t...