Does what’s going on in American politics scare and bemuse you? Want to know what Trump is up to, without pulling your hair out? Then you need American Friction, the UK podcast about US politics – from the makers of Oh God, What Now?, The Bunker and Paper Cuts. Every Friday, we’ll speak to leading experts and blockbuster commentators from the United States to explain the latest news and the big issues with hosts Jacob Jarvis (ex-Newsweek), Chris Jones (Podmasters) and Nikki McCann Ramirez (P ...
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Welcome to Decision 2016 - Speeches of the Presidential Election! On this podcast you will find every speech from all the Democratic and Republican candidates as well as each of the debates in full. Decision 2016 - Your home to the Presidential Election! Share and Enjoy!
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Join us as we take a fun and informative look at the history of Presidential elections in the United States of America as well as all sorts of topics directly related to how our government and elections work! We also delve into the reasons and policies (Constitutional or otherwise) behind exactly what makes the highest offices in the land tick.
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From Musk to Gaetz: Who's in the Trump horror cabinet? – plus, Rep. Ro Khanna on the Democrats’ future
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Well, Trump has truly surpassed himself making his cabinet even more MAGA than we expected. From Matt Gaetz to Musk to Kristi Noem, we discuss the key picks – and how Trump might get them through with no scrutiny. (we recorded before RFK Jr. was confirmed, so we’ve got plenty to discuss next show) And Congressman Ro Khanna, a Democrat representing …
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Are the Democrats ready to face reality? – The Trump-Harris aftermath
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The Trump victory and the collapse of the Democratic Party vote completely shocked political onlookers. But how did it take the Dems so badly by surprise? And are they ready to reckon with their loss properly — and address the broader issues the party faces? Andrew Perez, senior politics editor at Rolling Stone, joins Nikki, Chris and Jarv to discu…
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Trump won. What now? – Election result special episode
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Trump is president elect. F*ck’s sake, Chris and Jarv were right and Nikki’s fears were realised. There’s no beating around the bush, this looks like a terrible night for Democrats and democracy at large. In an early hours record, we pick over what we know so far as Trump declares victory and TV stations call it. The Senate has gone GOP too, who kn…
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Trump or Harris: Who's going to win then?! - With guest Molly Jong-Fast
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The election is nearly here. So, who’s going to win? We look at the state of play with a few days to go, and Jarv forces Chris and Nikki to talk about their gut feelings. And friend of the podcast Molly Jong-Fast, of Fast Politics, joins to describe what she’s going to be focusing on on election night and discuss the latest issues. Back us on Patre…
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Trump-Harris: How ugly is the election aftermath going to get?
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• Back us on Patreon – we need your help to keep going. Get ad free episodes, extra bits and merch: patreon.com/americanfriction While we’re all focussed on the horse race, the question people are focussing on less is what will the aftermath to November’s vote be like? We discuss how the fallout will look, and just how ugly it might get. Plus, Chri…
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Taster – ‘Why do people join cults?’ – from the new series of Why? with Emma Kennedy
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Try the new science and psychology podcast Why? – from the makers of American Friction. Why? is the podcast for curious minds. Every Thursday, presenter Emma Kennedy talks to experts and theorists to discover the science and psychology of why we are the way we are. In the first episode: Why do people join cults? And how do they get out? Emma Kenne…
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Is Trump's campaign falling apart?
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Trump is cancelling interviews, refusing to answer questions and acting like a cursed wedding DJ at the moment. Has his campaign lost all direction? Plus, we discuss what it means to call him a fascist with Dorian Lynskey, co-author of Fascism: The Story of an Idea. And in a guest double whammy, journalist and author Justin Glawe joins to discuss G…
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Harris's interview frenzy sparks new Trump meltdown – plus, do celeb endorsements matter?
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Harris went on a media frenzy this week – how did it go? What did we learn and what’s missing? And why has it made Trump lose it? Plus, we speak to Ashley Spillane, from social impact firm Impactual, about the power of celeb endorsements. And, we announce we’re on Patreon! We want to keep going, but we need your support. Visit www.patreon.com/ameri…
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The violent world of Trump: New Jan 6 revelations and more
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The Trump campaign has been a little bit “sane washed” after JD Vance’s polished debate performance. Sorry to tell you, Trump is still saying and doing crazy sh*t – and there’s more evidence from Jan 6 to unpack too. Plus, we look at issues for Harris with natural disasters at home and conflict abroad. And, Jessie Opoien from the Milwaukee Journal …
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What did we learn from the Vance and Walz debate?
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JD Vance and Tim Walz went head-to-head in what looks likely to be the final debate between candidates ahead of the presidential election. And they were surprisingly… nice to each other? What’s that all about? Recorded in the small hours of Wednesday, Nikki and Jacob discuss the VP debate and what it means for the race. We’re now on Youtube: https:…
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What the latest scandals mean for Trump and Harris
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The amount of scandals in US politics right now is hard to keep up with. But, fear not – we’re here to catch you up. And, we discuss what the latest Trump, Robinson, Adams and RFK Jr. stories mean for the election. Plus, Peter Baker, chief White House Correspondent for the New York Times, joins Nikki and Jacob to discuss the feeling around the Whit…
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Harris-Trump countdown: Everything you need to know with 50 days to go
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It’s less than 50 days until the US presidential election and polls are on a knife edge. As Harris and Trump race to the finish — what could change things? Nikki McCann Ramírez of Rolling Stone magazine, Jacob Jarvis, and Chris Jones discuss the numbers, key issues and how the candidates are trying to gain the upper hand. Plus, Jon Ralston, editor …
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Trump assassination attempt: Will this change the election race?
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In our latest US presidential election deep dive, we discuss the recent Trump assassination attempt. What do we know so far and how it will impact the election? As the Republicans look to pin the incident on Harris and Biden, we ask whether that will work – and just how cynical a ploy it is. Nikki McCann Ramírez of Rolling Stone magazine, Jacob Jar…
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Trump's revenge fantasies: Why they matter
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In this week's US presidential election deep dive, we analyse Donald’s Trump pledge of revenge against election workers – and discuss why we should take it seriously. Plus, Brandon Tensley of Capital B joins to discuss the issues that matter to Black voters in this election. Aaand, of course, we talk about Taylor Swift – and the right-wing creeps m…
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US election debate: How Donald Trump took Kamala Harris's bait
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Join us for an in-depth analysis of the latest US presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. In this bonus episode, we dissect the highlights and lowlights of the TV showdown, including Trump’s bizarre and false comments about migrants eating pets. Nikki, Chris and Jacob give their hot takes and analyse the reaction. Who won the de…
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In this week's deep dive into the US presidential election, we examine why Donald Trump’s cognitive abilities and decline are receiving less scrutiny than Joe Biden’s did – and whether people are finally recognizing the former president’s deteriorating communication skills. Join us as Erin Griffith from The New York Times sheds light on Elon Musk's…
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Trump's QAnon posting spree explained – plus, Harris’s first interview: What we learned
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This week: Trump went on a tirade on Truth Social sharing misogynistic posts and QAnon conspiracy theories after the latest indictment against him. We discuss why he’s descending into the conspiracy wormhole. Plus, Harris gave her first interview as a presidential candidate – what did we learn and how did she do? And, Ronald J. Hansen of the Arizon…
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DNC highlights: Harris, Walz and Obama mania – plus, is Trump ok?
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This week: The DNC has been a lot. We give our instant reaction to Kamala Harris’ speech, then discuss wider themes and keynotes from Tim Walz, to Barack and Michelle Obama, through Oprah. Plus, we look at what policy was spoken about – and what was absent. Then, we pick apart Trump’s meltdown as he fails to handle people being mean, nasty, bullies…
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Does Trump really think Musk can save his campaign?
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The new series counting down to the US Presidential Election. This week: Trump is desperate for relevance so he’s tried chatting to Musk and pushing AI theories about crowds at Harris rallies. Plus, Project 2025 is pushing more crazy policies for the next conservative US president. Andy Kroll, from ProPublica, obtained 14 hours of videos from the g…
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Tim Walz: Is Harris's VP pick really so perfect? — plus, Project 2025 madness explained
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The new series counting down to the US Presidential Election. This week: Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate – and everyone’s gone crazy about him. The Dems are crazy in love, the Republicans, just straight up crazy. Is he so great – is there a bad thing we can say about him? Plus, Project 2025 has been a buz…
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Why calling Trump and JD Vance “weird” works – plus, where the election will be won
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The new series counting down to the US Presidential Election. This week: Trump and JD Vance have been really angry at being called weird – which is a totally not weird reaction. We discuss Kamala Harris’s latest tactic. Plus, we discuss more Trump drama after that disastrous interview, where he questioned Harris’s race. And, in a deep dive explaine…
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Kamala Harris, Brat Summer, JD Vance's couch and more – with guest Molly Jong-Fast
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The new series counting down to the US Presidential Election. This week: Kamala Harris is all set to replace Biden in 2024 – how’re things going so far? We unpack the ‘Brat’ meme tidal wave, her fundraising triumphs and everything else you need to know. Very, very special guest Molly Jong-Fast, Vanity Fair correspondent and host of Fast Politics, j…
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No Campaign For Old Men: Joe Biden rocks the 2024 Presidential race by pulling out and endorsing Kamala Harris. Is he bowing to the inevitable, taking one for Team Democracy, or taking a terrifying gamble? Can a new candidate stop the rot in the Dems’ polling? Will the Democrats go with Harris and if so, who will run with her? On an unprecedented w…
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Trump and JD Vance take over the GOP — plus, how did American politics get so volatile?
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The new series counting down to the US Presidential Election. This week: Trump returns to the limelight at the RNC. Is the GOP totally his now? And who the f*ck is JD Vance and what is his problem? We discuss the VP pick. Plus, Gary Gerstle, Paul Mellon Professor of American history at the University of Cambridge, joins us to discuss shifts in Amer…
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The new series counting down to the US Presidential Election. The attempted assassination of Donald Trump has left America shaken, more fractured than it already was, and confused. In the aftermath of the shooting of the former president, at a rally in Pennsylvania, the world’s focus has been dragged to the USA. We discuss what we know, what we don…
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Clooney Tunes: The Presidential race gets weirder – Plus, can the Supreme Court ever be fixed?
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George Clooney (aka the worst Batman) wants President Biden out. This week: The pressure for Biden to step down from running for office intensifies within his own party and donors. Who’s got his back and who simply wants to see the back of him? Plus, can the Supreme Court be fixed? Chris and Nikki speak to Michigan University law professor and co-h…
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Trump’s Supreme Court victory - Plus, why do so many Christian voters support a convicted felon?
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The new series counting down to the US Presidential Election. This week: The US Supreme Court has voted to give the president partial immunity from criminal prosecution. That is music to Donald Trump’s ears who’s facing more charges in the coming months. What does this change, and does it mean a president can now assassinate an opponent and get awa…
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Biden's election debate horror show – plus the global events voters care about most
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Did you see that ludicrous display last night? This week: President Biden came out bruised after a brutal debate with Trump. How badly will his performance damage his election hopes? Plus, Nikki and Chris are joined by Politico’s senior foreign affairs correspondent, Nahal Toosi, to find out how the War in Gaza, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and th…
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The Trump vs. Biden brain battle – plus, what the hell is a ‘cheap fake’?
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The new series counting down to the US Presidential Election. This week: Trump is taking aim at Biden’s cognitive abilities – while showing his own shortcomings in the process. Who’s winning the battle of the brains? Plus, as weird clips of each candidate spread across the internet, media reporter Justin Baragona joins us to discuss the ‘cheap fake…
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Does Hunter's conviction hurt Joe Biden's campaign? – plus, why the American media is f*cked
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The new series counting down to the US Presidential Election. This week: Joe Biden’s son Hunter has been found guilty on felony charges – how will the GOP weaponise this? And will it work? Plus, we discuss Trump vs. sharks and electricity and other assorted weirdness. Then Jeff Jarvis, author of The Gutenberg Parenthesis and voice behind the BuzzMa…
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Guilty verdict sends Trump world loco – plus, right-wingers fight themselves
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The new series counting down to the US Presidential Election. This week: Trump’s guilty verdict sends his supporters totally off the deep end as they call for violence. We discuss the craziness and how more ordinary Americans have reacted too. And, the Freedom Caucus is full of drama – we explain the right-wing Mean Girls. Plus, election denial and…
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Trump trial verdict: Don found guilty on 34 charges — plus, is abortion 2024’s key election issue?
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The new series counting down to the US Presidential Election – and explaining the nightmare to a British audience. This time: Trump becomes a convicted felon – guilty on all 34 charges. What a time to be alive. So, what does it mean for the election? Plus, Laura Kusisto of the Wall Street Journal joins us to talk about how abortion is the biggest i…
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How to p*ss off Trump, with The Lincoln Project — plus, Nikki Haley loves Don, Biden gets nasty and more court drama
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The new series counting down to the US Presidential Election – and explaining the nightmare to a British audience. This time: There’s more court drama, with Trump’s trial and Supreme Court chaos. Plus, Biden on the attack – going harder at Don than we’ve seen so far. And, Nikki Haley is backing Trump now, what a surprise. Plus, Reed Galen – former …
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The Trump vs Biden TV debates are GO – Plus “Satire IS the opposition,” says boss of The Onion
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The US Presidential Election explained for Brits. This time: The Biden-Trump TV debates are on at last. Will America’s most hotly-anticipated showdown deliver useful argument (fat chance) or a new low in WWE politics? Plus: Trump team tries to paint prosecution witness Michael Cohen as a liar, Steve Bannon might be going to jail (yay) and Farage sa…
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Trump gets a Stormy ‘spanking’ — and how QAnon continues to warp minds in 2024
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A new series counting down to the US Presidential Election – and explaining the nightmare to British audience. This time: How is Trump doing in court? We speak about his alleged but literal spanking, as described by Stormy Daniels. And we ask – what will voters think of it all? Plus, QAnon – how are conspiracy wingnuts shaping the election? Then we…
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Alarm before the storm! – The Biden vs. Trump countdown, with guest Molly Jong-Fast
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A brand new series counting down to the US Presidential Election – and explaining the whole nightmare for the British audience. This time: With six months to go, how (and where) are Biden and Trump still neck and neck? How is Trump’s trial for paying off Stormy Daniels taking shape? Are the campus Gaza protests and the police crackdown affecting th…
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American Friction - the brand new podcast that helps you understand what's really going on in 2024 US Election. Out every Friday, wherever you get your podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAutor: Podmasters
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Benjamin Harrison - Part 1 | Episode #320 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History
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His grandfather mattered. He mattered. What happened to his dad? ________________________ Be sure to subscribe to the show! Leave us a review on iTunes - It really helps us out! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram ________________________ Music from: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad…
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Richard Milhous Nixon - Part 3 | Episode #319 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History
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Nixon tries his hand at running for President... again! ________________________ Be sure to subscribe to the show! Leave us a review on iTunes - It really helps us out! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram ________________________ Music from: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Richard Milhous Nixon - Part 2 | Episode #318 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History
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Nixon comes to power. Then loses it. Then gets it again? ________________________ Be sure to subscribe to the show! Leave us a review on iTunes - It really helps us out! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram ________________________ Music from: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Richard Milhous Nixon - Part 1 | Episode #317 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History
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This one is all about Richard Nixon - our 37th President. But this episode starts (and ends) WAY before he ever becomes President. Come see what we mean! ________________________ Be sure to subscribe to the show! Leave us a review on iTunes - It really helps us out! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram ________________________ Music from: http://www.bens…
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Lyndon B. Johnson - Part 3 | Episode #316 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History
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LBJ takes the reigns and decides not to run again. ________________________ Be sure to subscribe to the show! Leave us a review on iTunes - It really helps us out! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram ________________________ Music from: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Lyndon B. Johnson - Part 2 | Episode #315 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History
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LBJ becomes Vice President, and then President. We talk about how it all happened. ________________________ Be sure to subscribe to the show! Leave us a review on iTunes - It really helps us out! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram ________________________ Music from: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod…
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Lyndon B. Johnson - Part 1 | Episode #314 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History
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Lyndon Johnson grew up in a town named after his own relative. Pretty cool! ________________________ Be sure to subscribe to the show! Leave us a review on iTunes - It really helps us out! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram ________________________ Music from: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho…
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John F. Kennedy - Part 4 | Episode #313 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History
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JFK was assassinated. Jason visited the spot where it happened. ________________________ Be sure to subscribe to the show! Leave us a review on iTunes - It really helps us out! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram ________________________ Music from: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc…
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Rebroadcast: Impeachment | Episode #104 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History
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We've probably all heard of impeachment, but how does it work anyway? If the president does something bad, who holds them accountable? What happens if they get impeached? We'll talk about all that and more in this episode! ______________________________ Support the show! Use this link to do your shopping on Amazon. It won't cost you a penny more an…
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Rebroadcast: Eugene V. Debs and the Socialists | Episode #089 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History
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Eugene Debs helped found multiple unions, political parties and ran for president five times... one of them from jail. ______________________________ Support the show! Use this link to do your shopping on Amazon. It won't cost you a penny more and it will help us out! ElectionCollege.com/Amazon ________________________ Be sure to subscribe to the s…
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John F. Kennedy - Part 3 | Episode #312 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History
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Kennedy didn't waste much time with international affairs after he was in office. ________________________ Be sure to subscribe to the show! Leave us a review on iTunes - It really helps us out! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram ________________________ Music from: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc…
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John F. Kennedy - Part 2 | Episode #311 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History
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Though his brother had once been the chosen one, John F. Kennedy now becomes the political figure he was meant to be. ________________________ Be sure to subscribe to the show! Leave us a review on iTunes - It really helps us out! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram ________________________ Music from: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music Learn mo…
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John F. Kennedy - Part 1 | Episode #310 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History
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In this episode we talk about JFK's early life and ailments. ________________________ Be sure to subscribe to the show! Leave us a review on iTunes - It really helps us out! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram ________________________ Music from: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…
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