Liz Gillis

Historian featured on the episode to provide expert context and detailed historical narration about Erskine Childers and the period surrounding his life and presidency.

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Oct 7, 2025 • 40min

Think You Know The Presidents? Erskine Childers

In this captivating discussion, historian Liz Gillis brings Erskine Childers' poignant story to life. She reveals how the tragic execution of his father haunted Childers throughout his life. The podcast explores his unexpected path to the presidency, his connections with 1970s social changes, and how he championed transparency in government. Liz shares insights on Childers’ unique vision for the presidency, his innovative approach to public health, and the public's profound reaction to his untimely death. A blend of history and human emotion!

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