Presidential Potpourri

Interesting lives: James and Elizabeth Monroe

See how James and Elizabeth Monroe rescued the wife of the Marquis de Lafayette References McGrath, T. (2020). James Monroe: A Life. DuttonTraub, J. (2016). John Quincy Adam...

September 14, 2026 • 18:50

James and Dolley Madison

James scored big when Dolley entered his life References Brookhiser, R. (2011). James Madison. Basic BooksCost, J. (2021). James Madison: America's first partisan. Basic Books.Gutzm...

September 11, 2026 • 15:16

Thomas Jefferson (and Sally Hemings, too)

References Meacham, J. (2012). Thomas Jefferson: The art of power. Random House. <...

September 06, 2026 • 18:30

John and Abigail Adams

References McCullough, D. (2001). John Adams. Simon & Schuster. Ellis, J. J. (1993). Passionate sage: The character and legacy of John Adams. W. W. Norton & Company.

September 01, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 3 • 19:53

George Washington and the Power of Silence

References Winik, J. (2001). April 1865: The month that saved America. HarperCollins.Chernow, R. (2010). Washington: A life. Penguin Books.Larson, E. J. A Magnificent Catastrophe: The Tumul...

August 26, 2026 • 19:32

The Six Characteristics of the Best Presidents

An introductory deep dive into the personalities of the American Presidents reveals their character and leadership qualities of the best.

August 25, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 1 • 13:12