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
A Single Vote: The Election of 1876
The election of 1876 was one of the closest and most contested races in American history, decided by a single electoral vote. As a weary nation struggled with corruption, division, and the lingering questions of Reconstruction, two governors, Rutherford B. Hayes and Samuel J. Tilden, fought for the future of the Union. When twenty electoral votes were disputed, chaos followed, forcing Congress to intervene and make a backroom deal that changed the nation forever. This episode explores how one vote ended Reconstruction, reshaped the South, and tested the very heart of American democracy.
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