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
#35 Shots In Dallas: November 22nd 1963 (Part 5 of 5)
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November 22, 1963, began as a bright, hopeful day for President John F. Kennedy and the people of Dallas. But within seconds, tragedy struck, and America was left in disbelief. In this President’s Unplugged episode, the finale of our Spooky Month of Presidential Assassinations, we’re saving the spookiest for last, right on Halloween. We revisit that fateful day and explore how the nation responded to one of its greatest losses. Beyond the events themselves, we examine the vision and optimism Kennedy carried, a belief in unity, progress, and a brighter future. Together, we reflect on how Americans should remember this moment and what it still means for our nation today.
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