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
#29 Why Am I Here?
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In this episode of President’s Unplugged, Ty Svenson dives into the life and presidency of Warren G. Harding, the man who once admitted he wasn’t fit for the job. From small-town Marion, Ohio, to the biggest office in the land, Harding’s journey was anything but ordinary. He rode into the White House on a wave of charm, a promise of “normalcy,” and a landslide victory, only to find himself overwhelmed by scandal, corruption, and self-doubt. With stories of poker games, Prohibition-era parties, and a cabinet full of shady friends, Harding’s presidency sometimes felt more like The Great Gatsby than the Oval Office. Was he really one of America’s worst presidents, or just a man in way over his head? Find out as we unpack the strange, short, and unforgettable story of Warren G. Harding.
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