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Jun 15, 2017

Ever heard of Daniel D. Tompkins? Yeah... neither have many other people. So we're here to tell you about him! This dude was flush with cash and didn't have a problem loaning it to the government - though he did have a bit of a problem with getting it back. We talk about that and - oh yeah - the fact that he was a Vice President, which we almost didn't even know!

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Jun 13, 2017

In this episode we talk about ourselves a lot and get a little bit sappy. After all, it's our 200th episode and nearly our 2 year anniversary! If you want to get to know us a little better, tune in!

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Jun 8, 2017

In this episode Elbridge Gerry runs for Vice President! And then he dies basically penniless...

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Jun 6, 2017

It's simply amazing how little we hear and know about Elbridge Gerry - but he was one of the first Vice Presidents of the new United States of America!

We'll give you a little backstory on Gerry and his journey to being near bankrupt - right before he became VP!

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Jun 1, 2017

Join us as we continue talking about James Buchanan as he runs for office, becomes president, and makes many controversial decisions leading up to the Civil War.

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May 30, 2017

 

In this week's episode we're talking about James Buchanan!

Buchanan was quite involved with law and politics from a very young age and... we know this will come as a surprise... even started his career studying law!

Fun fact... did you know that James Buchanan is the only President with military experience that was never an officer? It's true!

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May 25, 2017

We went way out of order this week - we're traveling forward through time to talk about John Fitzgerald Kennedy as we're celebrating his 100th birthday this year!

We talk about JFK's early start in politics and his quick ascension to the Presidency.

Also, we discuss the books The Road to Camelot as well as Profiles In Courage. Check them both out!

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May 18, 2017

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Today's episode is about one of the most talked about but least known presidents - Millard Fillmore! He started out as a local politician and worked his way up to... well,  you'll find out in this episode!

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May 16, 2017

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Today's episode is about one of the most talked about but least known presidents - Millard Fillmore! He started out as a local politician and worked his way up to... well,  you'll find out in this episode!

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May 11, 2017

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Part 2 of our episode on the life of Franklin Pierce! If you don't know a whole lot about Franklin Pierce... well, we really can't blame you. He's often ranked as one of the worst Presidents we've ever had! The guy had a lot of stuff going on though, and we'll talk about some of it in this episode! But don't start with this one... go back to 191 and give it a listen first!

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May 9, 2017

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If you don't know a whole lot about Franklin Pierce... well, we really can't blame you. He's often ranked as one of the worst Presidents we've ever had! The guy had a lot of stuff going on though, and we'll talk about some of it in this episode!

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May 4, 2017

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Winfield Scott was one of the greatest Army Generals in history - but so few of us know anything about him. He served under 14 presidents under 53 years. WOW! Listen in as we discuss the life and service of Winfield Scott.

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May 2, 2017

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If you're like us, you didn't talk about Mexican-American War very much during your high school history class. There's SO much to talk about, but this episode we'll be giving you a broad flyover of the factors leading up to the war as well as the ripple effects it had afterward.

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Apr 27, 2017

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Zachary Taylor never voted prior to his running for President in 1848. As a matter of fact, no one really knew what he stood for . . . that's what being a war hero get you! 

We discuss the events leading up to his election and his shortened presidency in this episode of Election College. 

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Apr 25, 2017

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Zachary Taylor had quite the list of accomplishments before ever running for office! Also... he had slaves but often times voted against pro-slavery measures? Check this guy out in this episode and the next!

 

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Apr 20, 2017

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James K Polk is going to be the president! He'll face lots of opposition to get there, but will he have an effective term? Find out on this episode of... Election College!*

*Yeah, we read this in an announcer voice from a 60's cartoon. Don't judge us!

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Apr 18, 2017

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Who is James K. Polk? Yeah... we know. No one talks about him! Often ranked as one of the most effective presidents and yet largely unknown. We're trying to correct that, so in this episode we discuss...

  • Polk's family and upbringing,
  • a brief stint in the military,
  • an early start to a political career,
  • his election to the US House of Representatives,
  • a successful run for Speaker of the House,
  • Polk's becomes governor,
  • and more!

We'll pick it up from there in the next episode!

 

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Apr 13, 2017

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 John Tyler is the President now! Or wait... is he? Can you really just assume a position when there is no written rule? Let's find out together...

 

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Apr 11, 2017

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 John Tyler is often low on the list of favorite and most successful American presidents - but he certainly wasn't boring! 

Join us as we discuss...

  • his upbringing and family life,
  • an early start in law,
  • military service in the War of 1812,
  • a failed presidential campaign,
  • and more!

 

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Apr 6, 2017

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The Salem Witch Trials weren't really about witchcraft as much as interpersonal conflict. While mass hysteria disguised as witchcraft had reached many parts of the world, we hear about Salem the most often.

In this episode we talk more about the events leading up to the American Revolution including the political, social, and religious context in and around Salem and Boston in the late 1600s. 

 

We're reading and discussing a book by the name of The Fever of 1721. If you want to read along with us, pick it up!

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Apr 4, 2017

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Think the entire Revolution and revolt against England happened during the lat 1770s? Think again! More than 100 years prior we started seeing significant signs of unrest. In this episode we dig in to some of them!

Spoiler... if you are an appointed ruler from England, you don't want to be near Massachusetts in the 1600s.

 

We're reading and discussing a book by the name of The Fever of 1721. If you want to read along with us, pick it up!

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Mar 30, 2017

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In the last episode we discussed everything through the time of the War of 1812. William Henry Harrison's life was just getting interesting at this point!

Join us as we discuss...

  • Harrison's flip-flop between public service and private citizen,
  • an unsuccessful presidential campaign,
  • the longest inaugural address on record,
  • the shortest presidency on record,
  • the death of WHH,
  • and more!

Next week we'll begin discussing a book by the name of The Fever of 1721. If you want to read along with us, pick it up!

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Mar 28, 2017

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William Henry Harrison is interesting if for no other reason than that he was barely even president. But before we get into all of that, let's talk about the events leading up to his presidency!

Join us as we discuss...

  • WHH's early life and subsequent education,
  • his military career under General "Mad Anthony" Wayne,
  • an un-sanctioned marriage,
  • the start of public service as a U.S. Congressman,
  • a position as the territorial governor of Indiana,
  • the first dealings and battles with Tecumseh at Tippecanoe,
  • an ongoing War of 1812,
  • and more!

 

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Mar 23, 2017

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If you didn't listen to the last episode (177) go back and listen now! If you did, you'll be ready to hear about Martin Van Buren and...

  • his ascension to being Vice President
  • an unlikely role in Andy Jack's Kitchen Cabinet,
  • Van Buren's daughter-in-law taking on the role of the First Lady,
  • the Panic of 1837,
  • the end of his time as President,
  • his later life and death.

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Mar 21, 2017

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Martin Van Buren had quite the crazy hair! But what else do we know about him? In this episode of Election College we discuss...

  • Marty's early life in a Dutch speaking household,
  • his small stature and subsequent nicknames,
  • a short time as a state senator,
  • encounters with his slave named Tom,
  • movement into the national political scene,
  • his involvement (or lack of) in the Petticoat Affair,
  • and more!

We'll pick up with the rest in the next episode.

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We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

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