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American Elections: Wicked Game

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  • On February 10th, 1796, Vice President John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail, lamenting the state of discourse in the country. The election was nearing—and becoming heated. Newspapers screamed, factions warred, and John Adams was dismayed with what he called “the wicked Game.” Americans in 2023 can relate. They still have to endure months of shouting, outrage, and the worst sort of political rancor as the country once again chooses its president. But it’s almost always been this way. And to prove it, American Elections: Wicked Game will review the entire history of presidential elections, from the unanimous and inevitable election of George Washington in 1789 to Donald Trump’s surprise electoral victory in 2016—and his contested defeat in 2020. From the host of the American History Tellers and American Scandal, this podcast will explore all 59 presidential elections to discover that there never never was a “good ol’ days,” and that presidential politics has always been played dirty.
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  • 1928, Hoover vs. Smith: Master of Emergencies

    1928, Hoover vs. Smith: Master of Emergencies
    May 21 2024
    In the wake of an unprecedented natural disaster, Commerce Secretary Herbert Hoover lives up to his reputation as a Master of Emergencies and solidifies his status as the presumptive Republican nominee. To beat him, Democratic Governor Al Smith of New York will have to face off against the Republicans and the forces of opposition in the South. *** To listen to the entire series—all 59 episodes—right now and ad-free, become a subscriber at IntoHistory.com, a channel of history podcasts made just for history lovers like you. Enjoy ad-free listening, early releases, bonus content and more, only available at IntoHistory.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • 1924, Coolidge vs. Davis vs. La Follette: Silence is Golden

    1924, Coolidge vs. Davis vs. La Follette: Silence is Golden
    May 14 2024
    After the death of Warren G Harding, Vice President Calvin Coolidge inherits a booming economy, but he also inherits one of the biggest political scandals in American history. To win his party’s nomination and overcome the Teapot Dome scandal, Calvin Coolidge must live up to his nickname: Silent Cal. To beat Coolidge, Democratic nominee John W. Davis must overcome a bitterly divided Democratic party and a third party challenger, the Progressive Party’s Robert M LaFollette. *** To listen to the entire series—all 59 episodes—right now and ad-free, become a subscriber at IntoHistory.com, a channel of history podcasts made just for history lovers like you. Enjoy ad-free listening, early releases, bonus content and more, only available at IntoHistory.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • 1920, Harding vs. Cox vs. Debs: A Return to Normal

    1920, Harding vs. Cox vs. Debs: A Return to Normal
    May 7 2024
    In the aftermath of a bloody world war and a catastrophic global pandemic, the Democrats shun President Woodrow Wilson and dash his hopes to be the first American president to serve three terms. While the Democrats go to war over the future of their party, Republican nominee Warren G. Harding seeks to give the American people something they truly crave: normalcy. *** To listen to the entire series—all 59 episodes—right now and ad-free, become a subscriber at IntoHistory.com, a channel of history podcasts made just for history lovers like you. Enjoy ad-free listening, early releases, bonus content and more, only available at IntoHistory.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
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A MUST LISTEN!!!

I started to listen to this with little expectations, and I was hooked on the first episode. I cannot recommend this Podcast enough! It provides a context for our elections, those who have run for election, the process and procedures of those elections, and a historical context I have not heard of previously! It is informative, entertaining, enlightening, thought-provoking and provides a better context to understand today's political environment. The biggest takeaway for me was that what we have seen and heard in the past years about our elections and system has all happened before. I guarantee that if you start at the beginning, you will be hooked and enjoy this as much as I did. Some of the things learned are not necessarily pleasant, but it is all presented in a fair and unbiased manner.

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Engaging on all fronts!

I'm a huge history nerd. Studying the elections, especially after my sparked interest in politics (past the presidential election) back in 2016, has really given me further insight into how the landscape has undergone changes over the contests. Some things stay the same, too, but overall the stories of these elections are just fascinating to listen to.

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