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
Pilgrims, Pardons, and Progress; A Very Presidential Thanksgiving
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This Thanksgiving special follows the holiday’s journey from the Pilgrims’ earliest expressions of gratitude to the way it evolved into a national moment of unity. It highlights how, even in times of deep division, from Washington’s era to Lincoln’s Civil War proclamation, the holiday kept reemerging as a symbol of hope and progress. The episode also tells the story of the young girl who wrote to Abraham Lincoln, urging him to make Thanksgiving a national tradition, proving that even small voices can help bring people together. Finally, it explores FDR’s controversial date change as a reminder that Thanksgiving has always been shaped by disagreement, yet ultimately grounded in the pursuit of unity.
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