Presidencies Podcast
@presidencies.bsky.social
A history podcast dedicated to exploring each of the presidencies of the United States from the beginning to the present day. He series pronouns.
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As I have a good many new followers, I thought I'd do a quick intro. Hey everyone! I'm your friendly neighborhood podcaster Jerry, the host & producer of the Presidencies of the United States. I'm also a married gay man & cat dad who dresses as presidents for Halloween. 🏳️🌈 www.presidenciespodcast.com
John Breckinridge was born #OTD in 1760. Learn more about this first Cabinet member from west of the Appalachians and his tenure as Attorney General by listening to his Seat at the Table episode! #history #POTUS #Breckinridge #KY #AttorneyGeneral www.presidenciespodcast.com/satt-018-joh...
SATT 018 - John Breckinridge
Tenure of Office: August 7, 1805 - December 14, 1806
After a few initial fits and starts, John Breckinridge propelled himself to become a prominent leader in the…
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December 2, 2025 at 1:57 PM
John Breckinridge was born #OTD in 1760. Learn more about this first Cabinet member from west of the Appalachians and his tenure as Attorney General by listening to his Seat at the Table episode! #history #POTUS #Breckinridge #KY #AttorneyGeneral www.presidenciespodcast.com/satt-018-joh...
William Jones resigned as Secretary of the Navy #OTD in 1814. Though only in office for nearly two years, Jones had an impactful tenure, as you can learn more about by listening to his Seat at the Table episode! #history #POTUS #Navy www.presidenciespodcast.com/satt-024-wil...
SATT 024 - William Jones
Tenure of Office: January 19, 1813 - December 1, 1814
Starting a new position is never easy, but being put in charge of the Navy in the middle of the war with a …
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December 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
William Jones resigned as Secretary of the Navy #OTD in 1814. Though only in office for nearly two years, Jones had an impactful tenure, as you can learn more about by listening to his Seat at the Table episode! #history #POTUS #Navy www.presidenciespodcast.com/satt-024-wil...
Joy Harjo of the Muscogee Nation became the 1st Native American US Poet Laureate in 2019 and throughout her career as well as her three-year tenure as poet laureate has worked to give voice to Native causes and experiences. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joy_Harjo
Joy Harjo - Wikipedia
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December 1, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Joy Harjo of the Muscogee Nation became the 1st Native American US Poet Laureate in 2019 and throughout her career as well as her three-year tenure as poet laureate has worked to give voice to Native causes and experiences. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joy_Harjo
There's no new episode today, so be sure to check out the Fourth Annual Friendsgiving episode if you haven't already! Four podcasters geeking out about history - what's not to love? #history #podcasting www.presidenciespodcast.com/friendsgivin...
Friendsgiving 4.0: The Voyage to History
History: the final frontier. These are the voyages of four podcasting friends. Their ongoing mission: to explore strange moments in history, to seek out historical …
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November 30, 2025 at 5:39 PM
There's no new episode today, so be sure to check out the Fourth Annual Friendsgiving episode if you haven't already! Four podcasters geeking out about history - what's not to love? #history #podcasting www.presidenciespodcast.com/friendsgivin...
Thanks so much for the shout out of our 4th annual Friendsgiving episode! Always great to talk history with @civicspod.bsky.social @plodding.bsky.social @kennyryanaustin.bsky.social! 📚🎙️🎧
I’m so thankful for the chance to compile & share #ScholarSunday threads of great public scholarly writing, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books. So let’s end the holiday weekend with my 252nd! Add more below, share as widely as possible, & enjoy, all! 🗃️
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#ScholarSunday Thread 252 (11/30/25) – Black and White and Read All Over
I’m so thankful for the chance to compile & share #ScholarSunday threads of great public scholarly writing, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the past week. So let’s end the holiday weeke...
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November 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Thanks so much for the shout out of our 4th annual Friendsgiving episode! Always great to talk history with @civicspod.bsky.social @plodding.bsky.social @kennyryanaustin.bsky.social! 📚🎙️🎧
Charles Curtis of the Kaw Nation became the 1st Native American popularly elected to the Senate in 1914 then in 1928 became the 1st Native American elected as Vice President, running on the ticket with Hoover that year. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #VPOTUS en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles...
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November 29, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Charles Curtis of the Kaw Nation became the 1st Native American popularly elected to the Senate in 1914 then in 1928 became the 1st Native American elected as Vice President, running on the ticket with Hoover that year. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #VPOTUS en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles...
Look forward to listening! 🎧
The election of 1876 had everything: party infighting, disputed results, a federal election commission, and a political deal that ended Reconstruction.
Join me this week as I explore: was it a bargain… or a betrayal?
Join me this week as I explore: was it a bargain… or a betrayal?
November 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Look forward to listening! 🎧
Nanyehi (Nancy Ward) of the Cherokee fought in the Battle of Taliwa and, upon being awarded the title of Ghigau (Beloved Woman) for her actions, became the only female voting member of the general council. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #history en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_W...
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November 28, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Nanyehi (Nancy Ward) of the Cherokee fought in the Battle of Taliwa and, upon being awarded the title of Ghigau (Beloved Woman) for her actions, became the only female voting member of the general council. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #history en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_W...
Who killed Athenian democracy? In this season of Democricide, Kenny and Heather are analyzing the history of Athens, its people, and its political schema in order to find the answer millennia after its demise. Be sure to check it out! #history podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
Democricide
True Crime Podcast · Series · John Adams once said, ”There’s never been a democracy yet that didn’t die by suicide.” To which we ask, or was it... murder?
If regicide is the murder of Kings, homicide...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Who killed Athenian democracy? In this season of Democricide, Kenny and Heather are analyzing the history of Athens, its people, and its political schema in order to find the answer millennia after its demise. Be sure to check it out! #history podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
Looking for bite sized, engaging, informed snippets of American history? Be sure to check out Civics & Coffee wherever you get your podcasts! Learn about the triumphs and tragedies of the past in the time it takes to drink a cup of coffee. #history www.civicsandcoffee.com
Civics & Coffee
The people, events and topics of United States history, shared in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee. Come hang with me as I nerd out a little on America's …
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November 26, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Looking for bite sized, engaging, informed snippets of American history? Be sure to check out Civics & Coffee wherever you get your podcasts! Learn about the triumphs and tragedies of the past in the time it takes to drink a cup of coffee. #history www.civicsandcoffee.com
Robert Smith passed away #OTD in 1842. Though his presidential ambitions would go unfulfilled, as you can learn more about in his episode, he made an impact as Navy Secretary before his turbulent tenure as Sec of State. #history #POTUS #MD #Navy #State www.presidenciespodcast.com/satt-017-rob...
SATT 017 - Robert Smith
Tenure of Office: July 27, 1801-March 4, 1809 (as Secretary of the Navy); March 6, 1809-April 1, 1811 (as Secretary of State)
Propelled to national office by cir…
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November 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Tara Sweeney of the Iñupiat worked in the business sector before transitioning to public service in the administration of the AK governor then serving as the 13th Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #history en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tara_Sw...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Tara Sweeney of the Iñupiat worked in the business sector before transitioning to public service in the administration of the AK governor then serving as the 13th Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #history en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tara_Sw...
If you haven't listened to Plodding Through the Presidents yet, check it out. From Jefferson's killer ram to Rebecca the raccoon, learn all about the fascinating (and sometimes hilarious) points of presidential history you didn't learn in school. @plodding.bsky.social #history plodpod.com
The Podcast - Plodding through the Presidents
Deeply researched, deeply irreverent history podcast exploring lesser-known stories of the early presidents, founders, and their families.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
If you haven't listened to Plodding Through the Presidents yet, check it out. From Jefferson's killer ram to Rebecca the raccoon, learn all about the fascinating (and sometimes hilarious) points of presidential history you didn't learn in school. @plodding.bsky.social #history plodpod.com
John Armstrong, Jr of NY was born #OTD in 1758. Learn more about his life, career, and turbulent tenure as Secretary of War during the War of 1812 by listening to his two-part special episode! #history #POTUS #NY #Madison #Warof1812 www.presidenciespodcast.com/satt-0251-jo...
SATT 025.1 - John Armstrong Jr Part One
Tenure of Office: February 5, 1813 - September 27, 1814
Revolutionary War veteran, member of the Confederation Congress, US Senator, US Minister to France - cert…
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November 25, 2025 at 1:42 PM
John Armstrong, Jr of NY was born #OTD in 1758. Learn more about his life, career, and turbulent tenure as Secretary of War during the War of 1812 by listening to his two-part special episode! #history #POTUS #NY #Madison #Warof1812 www.presidenciespodcast.com/satt-0251-jo...
Ité Omáǧažu, or Rain-in-the-Face, served the Lakota as a war chief and fought against American forces in Red Cloud's War and the Black Hills War. He is most famous for leading forces in the Battle of Little Big Horn. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #history en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain-in...
Rain-in-the-Face - Wikipedia
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November 24, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Ité Omáǧažu, or Rain-in-the-Face, served the Lakota as a war chief and fought against American forces in Red Cloud's War and the Black Hills War. He is most famous for leading forces in the Battle of Little Big Horn. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #history en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain-in...
Did you know that your friendly neighborhood podcaster would be speaking at the online Intelligent Speech conference again this year? Hope you'll join for an amazing day of history! Tickets are on sale now, and with the promo code USA, you can get 10% off. intelligentspeechonline.com/tickets
Tickets - Intelligent Speech Conference
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November 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Did you know that your friendly neighborhood podcaster would be speaking at the online Intelligent Speech conference again this year? Hope you'll join for an amazing day of history! Tickets are on sale now, and with the promo code USA, you can get 10% off. intelligentspeechonline.com/tickets
Patrons of the podcast have the option of not only listening to this year's Friendsgiving episode through the ad-free feed but can also watch the video of our recording. Not a patron yet? Sign up today for as little as $1/mo! #history #podcasting www.patreon.com/posts/friend...
Friendsgiving 4.0: The Voyage to History (Video Version | Jerry Landry
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November 24, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Patrons of the podcast have the option of not only listening to this year's Friendsgiving episode through the ad-free feed but can also watch the video of our recording. Not a patron yet? Sign up today for as little as $1/mo! #history #podcasting www.patreon.com/posts/friend...
In honor of the impending release of the 4th Friendsgiving spectacular episode, I was curious which 4th movie released in a franchise is your favorite. Feel free to put your thoughts in the comments! 🎬📽️🎞️
November 23, 2025 at 10:41 PM
In honor of the impending release of the 4th Friendsgiving spectacular episode, I was curious which 4th movie released in a franchise is your favorite. Feel free to put your thoughts in the comments! 🎬📽️🎞️
Special thanks to longtime listener & supporter Josh for the gift of this book from my research wish list! As I'm starting to gather information about American territorial acquisitions further down the narrative, this will be so helpful! #history #podcast www.presidenciespodcast.com/p/support/
November 23, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Special thanks to longtime listener & supporter Josh for the gift of this book from my research wish list! As I'm starting to gather information about American territorial acquisitions further down the narrative, this will be so helpful! #history #podcast www.presidenciespodcast.com/p/support/
There's no new episode today, but be sure to check out my discussion with Charles Ferguson about the fascinating history of the presidential retreat, Camp David, and how different presidents utilized the facility. #history #POTUS #CampDavid www.presidenciespodcast.com/interview-wi...
Interview with Charles Ferguson, Presidential Seclusion
Year(s) Discussed: 1935-2025
How presidents utilize the facilities put at their disposal can reveal much about the individual and their approach to the office. I…
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November 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
There's no new episode today, but be sure to check out my discussion with Charles Ferguson about the fascinating history of the presidential retreat, Camp David, and how different presidents utilized the facility. #history #POTUS #CampDavid www.presidenciespodcast.com/interview-wi...
The latest episode of Presidencies was highlighted on the #ScholarSunday thread. Thanks so much for the shout out @americanstudier.bsky.social and be sure to check out the great scholarly work shared on the thread!
With the semiquincentennial behind us, launching the next 250 with my 251st #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the last week. Add more below, share as widely as possible, & enjoy, all! 🗃️
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#ScholarSunday Thread 251 (11/23/25) – Black and White and Read All Over
With the semiquincentennial behind us, launching the next 250 with my 251st #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the last week...
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November 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The latest episode of Presidencies was highlighted on the #ScholarSunday thread. Thanks so much for the shout out @americanstudier.bsky.social and be sure to check out the great scholarly work shared on the thread!
Abigail Adams was born #OTD in 1744. Learn more about this fascinating figure from the history of the Revolution and Early Republic who served as the 1st Second Lady and the 2nd First Lady by listening to her special episode. #history #FLOTUS #AbigailAdams www.presidenciespodcast.com/2095-abigail...
2.095 – Abigail Adams
Year(s) Discussed: 1744-1818
This special episode is all about the life and times of Abigail Smith Adams, the learned woman from Weymouth who became the second F…
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November 22, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Abigail Adams was born #OTD in 1744. Learn more about this fascinating figure from the history of the Revolution and Early Republic who served as the 1st Second Lady and the 2nd First Lady by listening to her special episode. #history #FLOTUS #AbigailAdams www.presidenciespodcast.com/2095-abigail...
President Adams delivered his 4th annual message to a joint session of Congress #OTD in 1800, the first to be delivered in the new national capital, Washington, DC. Learn what Adams had to report by listening to ep. 2.23! #history #JohnAdams #POTUS www.presidenciespodcast.com/223-the-doub...
2.23 – The Double-Edged Sword
Year(s) Discussed: 1796-1800
As the new federal capital comes alive with government officials and newspaper publishers moving in to be on hand for the congressio…
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November 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
President Adams delivered his 4th annual message to a joint session of Congress #OTD in 1800, the first to be delivered in the new national capital, Washington, DC. Learn what Adams had to report by listening to ep. 2.23! #history #JohnAdams #POTUS www.presidenciespodcast.com/223-the-doub...
Ada Deer of the Menominee worked as an activist for Native Americans and, after an unsuccessful congressional campaign, became the 6th Asst Sec of the Interior for Indian Affairs, the 1st woman to hold that office. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #history en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ada_Deer
Ada Deer - Wikipedia
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November 21, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Ada Deer of the Menominee worked as an activist for Native Americans and, after an unsuccessful congressional campaign, became the 6th Asst Sec of the Interior for Indian Affairs, the 1st woman to hold that office. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #history en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ada_Deer
Honoring all that we have lost and committing as an ally to support all of our trans+ friends and loved ones. One day at a time to a day when folks can just be themselves. #TDOR #TransDayofRemembrance en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transge...
Transgender Day of Remembrance - Wikipedia
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November 21, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Honoring all that we have lost and committing as an ally to support all of our trans+ friends and loved ones. One day at a time to a day when folks can just be themselves. #TDOR #TransDayofRemembrance en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transge...