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
Almost Fatal (Part 1 of 5)
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In this chilling kickoff to our Spooky Month of Assassinations, we explore the presidential assassination attempts that came terrifyingly close to changing history. From Andrew Jackson beating his attacker with a cane to Theodore Roosevelt finishing a speech with a bullet in his chest, these “almost fatal” moments show how razor-thin the line between survival and tragedy can be. Each story highlights not only the danger these presidents faced but also the resilience and determination they displayed in the face of mortal threat. History could have turned out very differently, but these near-misses left us with lessons as haunting as the attempts themselves.
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