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
“I'm Not A Crook!” The Watergate Special
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The Watergate scandal remains one of the most infamous political scandals in American history, ultimately leading to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. From a seemingly lackadaisical break-in to secret recordings and mysterious informants, discover how the scandal slowly unraveled inside the Nixon administration. Learn how figures like Woodward and Bernstein, “Deep Throat,” and members of Congress helped uncover a story that forever changed Americans’ trust in their government. Tune in as we uncover what the President knew, when he knew it, and why Watergate continues to shape American politics more than fifty years later.
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