Presidents, Prime Ministers, Monarchs & Dictators

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Oct 23, 2022 • 1h 7min

Harry S. Truman

Iain Dale talks to Alvin S Felzenberg about the life and presidency of Harry S. Truman who served as president from 1945-1953.
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Oct 13, 2022 • 44min

Andrew Johnson

Iain Dale talks to Alvin S. Felzenberg about the life and presidency of America’s 17th president, Andrew Johnson (1865-69).
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Oct 2, 2022 • 57min

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Iain Dale talks to military historian Peter Cadddick-Adams about the life and presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower (1953-1961).
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Sep 25, 2022 • 33min

John Quincy Adams

Iain Dale talks to Mark Fox about the life and presidency of America’s 6th president, John Quincy Adams.
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Sep 20, 2022 • 1h 10min

Donald Trump

Iain Dale talks to BBC presenter and former North America editor Justin Webb about the life and presidency of Donald J Trump (2017-2021)
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Sep 11, 2022 • 46min

John F. Kennedy

Iain Dale talks to former Conservative MP Sir Simon Burns about the life and presidency of John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1961-1963).
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Sep 9, 2022 • 8min

Bonus : The Queen & The Presidents

Presidential historian Alvin S. Felzenberg, talks to Iain about the Queen's connections with the 13 Presidents who served during her reign.
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Jul 31, 2022 • 36min

Rutherford B. Hayes

Iain Dale talks to historian Robert Waller about the life and presidency of Rutherford B.Hayes, America’s 19th president who served for one term from 1877-1891.
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Jul 24, 2022 • 59min

Abraham Lincoln

Iain Dale talks to presidential historian Alvin S. Felzenberg about the life and presidency of Abraham Lincoln who was an American lawyer and statesman who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865.
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Jul 17, 2022 • 54min

Barack Obama

Toby Harnden, a renowned writer and author, delves into Barack Obama's presidency, exploring key themes of unity and leadership. He reflects on Obama's remarkable rise from a captivating 2004 speech to the complexities of his identity. The discussion highlights Obama's zen-like calm during chaotic campaigns and examines his bold political strategies. Harnden also touches on Obama's foreign policy evolution and the challenges of race relations, ultimately considering how shifting political landscapes shape our understanding of Obama's enduring legacy.

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