Election College | Presidential Election History

Support us on Patreon! For only $0.11 per episode ($1/month) you can be part of our Patreon community. For a few more bucks per month we'll throw in two bonus episode! Check it out. _______________________________ On today's episode we discuss Schuyler Colfax and... his early life and family upbringing, an early start into politics, a quick jump to (nearly the top), Colfax's time as Vice President, and more! __________________________ Check out our new logo t-shirt! __________________________ We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription! ___________________________ Support the show! Use this link to do your shopping on Amazon. It won't cost you a penny more and it will help us out!  ElectionCollege.com/Amazon ________________________ Be sure to subscribe to the show! Leave us a review on iTunes - I

Support us on Patreon! For only $0.11 per episode ($1/month) you can be part of our Patreon community. For a few more bucks per month we'll throw in two bonus episode! Check it out. _______________________________ On today's episode we discuss the Crédit Mobilier Scandal and how it rocked United States politics in the 1860s. Join us as we discuss... the origins of Crédit Mobilier, Union Pacific Railroad's deception, powerful political figures caught up in the scandal, and more! On the next episode, we'll be discussing Schuyler Colfax and how his life got turned upside down by this ordeal! __________________________ Check out our new logo t-shirt! __________________________ We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription! ___________________________ Support the show! Use this link to do you

Support us on Patreon! For only $0.11 per episode ($1/month) you can be part of our Patreon community. For a few more bucks per month we'll throw in two bonus episode! Check it out. _______________________________ On today's episode we discuss John Jay - a founding father who doesn't get much attention! In this episode we discuss... John's part in the American Revolution, his diplomatic roles, The Federalist Papers, the Jay Court, a treaty named after Jay, and more! __________________________ Check out our new logo t-shirt! __________________________ We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription! ___________________________ Support the show! Use this link to do your shopping on Amazon. It won't cost you a penny more and it will help us out!  ElectionCollege.com/Amazon ________________________ Be sure

Support us on Patreon! For only $0.11 per episode ($1/month) you can be part of our Patreon community. For a few more bucks per month we'll throw in two bonus episode! Check it out. _______________________________ On today's episode we discuss John Jay - a founding father who doesn't get much attention! In this episode we discuss... John's early life and wealthy background, his career as the people's lawyer, controversial and confusing views on slavery, Jay's overt religious convictions, and more! Next time, we'll talk about the rest of his life during the American Revolution and beyond! __________________________ Check out our new logo t-shirt! __________________________ We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription! ___________________________ Support the show! Use this link to do your shopping on A

To get you ready for Inauguration Day, let's talk about some of the most interesting inauguration stories like... Andrew Jackson walking to the White House, JFK's podium catching on fire, Andrew Johnson getting sloshed on Inauguration Day, Calvin Coolidge getting sworn in by his father, and more! __________________________ Check out our new logo t-shirt! __________________________ We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription! ___________________________ Support the show! Use this link to do your shopping on Amazon. It won't cost you a penny more and it will help us out!  ElectionCollege.com/Amazon ________________________ Be sure to subscribe to the show! Leave us a review on iTunes - It really helps us out! Facebook  |  Twitter  | Instagram ________________________ Get a free month of Audible and

In this episode we dive into the issue of how Senators are elected to their office. Did you know... Americans didn't directly vote for senators for a long time? There were deadlocks and empty seats because senators couldn't be agreed upon? Senators used to cast lots to see who got which district? Alabama didn't ratify the 17th Amendment until 2002 and Rhode Island not until 2014? Utah still hasn't ratified the 17th Amendment and fights against it? Check out this and much more in this episode! __________________________ Check out our new logo t-shirt! __________________________ We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription! ___________________________ Support the show! Use this link to do your shopping on Amazon. It won't cost you a penny more and it will help us out!  ElectionCollege.com/Amazon ______

We talk about Andrew Jackson (Andy Jack) a lot here on the podcast and this episode is no different! Let's talk about his inauguration! Join us as we discuss... the presidential campaign of 1828, Andy Jack's wife's death, people climb in the windows of the White House, Jackson bails on his own party, someone gives him a big wheel of cheese, and much more! __________________________ Check out our new logo t-shirt! __________________________ We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription! ___________________________ Support the show! Use this link to do your shopping on Amazon. It won't cost you a penny more and it will help us out!  ElectionCollege.com/Amazon ________________________ Be sure to subscribe to the show! Leave us a review on iTunes - It really helps us out! Facebook  |  Twitter  | Instagr

In this episode we talk all about one of the craziest things in our political system... presidential inaugurations! They have the possibility of being somber and quiet or completely insane! Join us as we discuss.. the origins of inaugurations, inaugural traditions, a few stand out inaugurations, the peaceful transfer of power, and more! __________________________ Check out our new logo t-shirt! __________________________ We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription! ___________________________ Support the show! Use this link to do your shopping on Amazon. It won't cost you a penny more and it will help us out!  ElectionCollege.com/Amazon ________________________ Be sure to subscribe to the show! Leave us a review on iTunes - It really helps us out! Facebook  |  Twitter  | Instagram ________________

Wendell Willkie is an enigma! He switched political parties and fought against the grain to stand up for what he believed in. Join us in this episode as we discuss... Willkie's childhood and background, his career as an activist and lawyer for the railroad, the battle over the TVA, an unlikely bid for the presidency, a friendship with FDR, and much more! __________________________ Check out our new logo t-shirt! __________________________ We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription! ___________________________ Support the show! Use this link to do your shopping on Amazon. It won't cost you a penny more and it will help us out!  ElectionCollege.com/Amazon ________________________ Be sure to subscribe to the show! Leave us a review on iTunes - It really helps us out! Facebook  |  Twitter  | Instagra

In today's episode we talk about a race for a governor position! Meet William Goebel, a politician who ended up serving only 4 days in his position. We discuss his early life, his fight against big corporations, as well as a ton more in this episode of Election College. __________________________ Check out our new logo t-shirt! __________________________ We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription! ___________________________ Support the show! Use this link to do your shopping on Amazon. It won't cost you a penny more and it will help us out!  ElectionCollege.com/Amazon ________________________ Be sure to subscribe to the show! Leave us a review on iTunes - It really helps us out! Facebook  |  Twitter  | Instagram ________________________ Get a free month of Audible and a free audiobook to keep at E

In today's episode we pick up our conversation about Benjamin Franklin and discuss his life as... a public servant  an ambassador the President of Pennsylvania a signer of major documents the postmaster general and much more! __________________________ Check out our new logo t-shirt! __________________________ We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription! ___________________________ Support the show! Use this link to do your shopping on Amazon. It won't cost you a penny more and it will help us out!  ElectionCollege.com/Amazon ________________________ Be sure to subscribe to the show! Leave us a review on iTunes - It really helps us out! Facebook  |  Twitter  | Instagram ________________________ Get a free month of Audible and a free audiobook to keep at ElectionCollege.com/Audible ________________

Benjamin Franklin may have never been the President of the United States, but he sure did a lot of other stuff. Here's part 1 of our 2 part series on the man! Listen as we discuss... early life for Franklin, a career in printing, Puritan roots, his trip to London, Junto and the founding of a library, his marriage and children, scientific discoveries, and much more!  __________________________ Check out our new logo t-shirt! __________________________ We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription! ___________________________ Support the show! Use this link to do your shopping on Amazon. It won't cost you a penny more and it will help us out!  ElectionCollege.com/Amazon ________________________ Be sure to subscribe to the show! Leave us a review on iTunes - It really helps us out! Facebook  |  Twitter

It's Christmas time and we thought it would be a great opportunity to talk about some of the traditions held in the nation's capital by the nation's leader! Join us as we discuss... Andy Jack's snowball fight, the first Christmas party at the White House, White House Christmas trees, a party with 500 children, the Blue Room tree, too many trees in the White House, and much more! We also ask... which President would terrify you the most if he came down your chimney? __________________________ We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription! ___________________________ Support the show! Use this link to do your shopping on Amazon. It won't cost you a penny more and it will help us out!  ElectionCollege.com/Amazon ________________________ Be sure to subscribe to the show! Leave us a review on iTunes - It

We talk really badly about Aaron Burr sometimes and, yeah, he deserves it. But he doesn't seem to be nearly as bad of a guy as James Wilkinson! Join us as we discuss... Wilkinson's uncanny ability to move up through military ranks, how the Spanish paid Wilkinson to promote their interests, the betrayal of the Spanish by Wilkinson, an unlikely friendship and partnership between Burr and Wilkinson, Wilkinson's many blunders and trials, and much more! __________________________ We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription! ___________________________ Support the show! Use this link to do your shopping on Amazon. It won't cost you a penny more and it will help us out!  ElectionCollege.com/Amazon ________________________ Be sure to subscribe to the show! Leave us a review on iTunes - It re

The electoral college will soon cast their votes for who the president should be. Naturally, we thought it was time for a refresh on how they work, why they exist, and what happens if they decide to switch their vote. Join us as we discuss... the history of the electoral college, how electors are chosen, processes that the electors abide by, example of faithless electors, and much more! _____________________________ Ready for your holiday party? Is it an ugly sweater party? Do you want to turn it into an ugly sweater party? We've got just the things for you... check out our store! __________________________ We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription! ___________________________ Support the show! Use this link to do your shopping on Amazon. It won't cost you a penny more and it will help us out!  E

What does outer space have to do with presidents and politics? We're gonna tell you. In this episode we talk about... the Cold War and the Space Race, USA losing the Space Race, astronauts and the challenge to go to the moon from JFK, the first 7 astronauts, John Glenn - patriot, politicians who have been to space, and much more! _____________________________ Ready for your holiday party? Is it an ugly sweater party? Do you want to turn it into an ugly sweater party? We've got just the things for you... check out our store! __________________________ We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription! ___________________________ Support the show! Use this link to do your shopping on Amazon. It won't cost you a penny more and it will help us out!  ElectionCollege.com/Amazon ________________________ Be sur

Even though we think it's pretty cool that we can change the constitution, there are some real doozies that have been attempted. In this episode we talk about some of them! Hear about... an attempt to remove the office of President, abolishing the Senate, the United States of Earth, getting rid of the Army and Navy, and more! _____________________________ Ready for your holiday party? Is it an ugly sweater party? Do you want to turn it into an ugly sweater party? We've got just the things for you... check out our store! __________________________ We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription! ___________________________ Support the show! Use this link to do your shopping on Amazon. It won't cost you a penny more and it will help us out!  ElectionCollege.com/Amazon ________________________ Be sure to

Our founding fathers were pretty smart dudes. Not only did they set up our entire government, they built in ways for us to change it if it needed to be changed. There have been nearly 12,000 proposed Constitutional amendments since the start of our country. In today's episode we discuss... exactly what an amendment is, how an amendment can be passed, the fact that there are amendments out there that were never ratified, our 27 amendments as they stand, tease our next episode where we discuss proposed amendments, and more! Check out our blog for more info: http://electioncollege.com/147 _____________________________ Ready for your holiday party? Is it an ugly sweater party? Do you want to turn it into an ugly sweater party? We've got just the things for you... check out our store! __________________________ We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or

We're talking about the President's Cabinet and just exactly what they do. Join us as we discuss the positions of... Secretary of the Interior Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of Commerce Secretary of Labor Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Secretary of Transportation Secretary of Energy Secretary of Education Secretary of Homeland Security White House Chief of Staff Director of the Office of Management and Budget Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Trade Representative United States Ambassador to the United Nations Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors Administrator of the Small Business Administration Visit electioncollege.com/146 for complete show notes! _____________________________ Ready for your holiday party? Is it an ugly sweater party? Do you want to turn it into an ugly sweater party? We've got just the things for you... check out our store! __________________________ We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters betwe

Today's episode of Election College was recorded right in the heart of the nation, Washington D.C.! We're talking about the President's Cabinet and just exactly what they do. Join us as we discuss... the origin of the term 'cabinet', who makes up current and past cabinets, some of the more interesting cabinet assignments, the positions of the "Big 4" Secretary of State Secretary of Treasury Attorney General Secretary of Defense what role the Vice President plays on the cabinet, and much more! Visit electioncollege.com/145 for complete show notes! _____________________________ Ready for your holiday party? Is it an ugly sweater party? Do you want to turn it into an ugly sweater party? We've got just the things for you... check out our store! __________________________ We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99