Presidents Unplugged
Presidents Unplugged is a lively and insightful podcast hosted by high schooler Ty Svenson, who revitalizes the stories of America’s presidents, whether powerful, forgotten, or fallen. Each week, Ty explores the triumphs, struggles, and pivotal moments that shaped the Oval Office and the nation it leads.
From George Washington’s courage and Theodore Roosevelt’s rugged spirit to the shocking assassinations that forever changed history, Presidents Unplugged examines the legacies behind every U.S. leader, one episode at a time. Ty combines captivating storytelling with quick, engaging lessons that make presidential history easy to grasp and impossible to forget.
Each episode addresses questions like:
• How did assassinations influence the presidency?
• Which leaders left a lasting impact on America’s identity?
• What myths about our presidents still fool people today?
• And what lessons can we learn from their successes and failures?
Tune in every Friday at 1 PM for a fresh look at American leadership, past, present, future, and everything in between.
Follow @presidents_unplugged on Instagram or visit presidentsunplugged.com to listen, learn, and explore the history that shaped our nation.
Presidents Unplugged
Latest Episodes
#16 A House Divided
In this episode, we explore the extraordinary life and leadership of Abraham Lincoln, from his humble beginnings to the presidency during America’s greatest crisis. We’ll follow his rise through politics, his powerful words, and the defini...
Leadership in Action: A Presidential Look at Leadership
What can four of America’s most influential presidents teach us about leadership? Inspired by Doris Kearns Goodwin’s book Leadership in Turbulent Times, "Leadership in Action" explores the stories of Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt...
“I'm Not A Crook!” The Watergate Special
The Watergate scandal remains one of the most infamous political scandals in American history, ultimately leading to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. From a seemingly lackadaisical break-in to secret recordings and mysterious informa...
#13 Compromise, Conflict, and Canyons
Millard Fillmore entered the presidency with an enormous task: to hold together a nation being torn apart by slavery and sectional conflict. In “Compromise, Conflict, and Canyons,” we follow Fillmore from his humble beginnings and unexpected ri...
#43 Bushisms, Terrorism, and Conservatism
George W. Bush’s presidency was shaped by defining moments that tested both his leadership and the nation, from the tragedy of 9/11 to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and eventually the financial crisis of 2008. In this episode, we also explor...