Chapter
Reflections on Richard Nixon
53:49 - 1:01:02 (07:12)
Comedian Bert Kreischer reflects on Richard Nixon's presidency and personal life, including his involvement in civil rights and his passion for playing the piano, as well as his own childhood admiration for Nixon's opponent, Steve Martin.
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The only time Richard Nixon's joyful side was ever seen on film was when he was playing piano at his daughter's wedding, as he was a concert pianist.
53:49 - 55:06 (01:16)
Summary
The only time Richard Nixon's joyful side was ever seen on film was when he was playing piano at his daughter's wedding, as he was a concert pianist. Despite this, with Watergate happening, Nixon's true character was questioned, cementing a negative perception of him in public memory.
ChapterReflections on Richard Nixon
EpisodeThe Presidents - Part Three (feat. Louis C.K.)
PodcastMatt and Shane's Secret Podcast
The unbroken chain of United States Presidents, from George Washington to Richard Nixon, was broken by the way that Nixon handled the Apollo 13 incident that put the lives of astronauts in danger.
55:06 - 57:10 (02:03)
Summary
The unbroken chain of United States Presidents, from George Washington to Richard Nixon, was broken by the way that Nixon handled the Apollo 13 incident that put the lives of astronauts in danger. However, despite political tensions, the US and Soviet Union were able to come together to dock their Apollo and Soyuz spacecrafts in space for a friendly meeting.
ChapterReflections on Richard Nixon
EpisodeThe Presidents - Part Three (feat. Louis C.K.)
PodcastMatt and Shane's Secret Podcast
The host talks about his impressions of Richard Nixon and how he stayed available to every president after him and how he pardoned Nixon, which was extremely unpopular and a mistake.
57:10 - 59:48 (02:38)
Summary
The host talks about his impressions of Richard Nixon and how he stayed available to every president after him and how he pardoned Nixon, which was extremely unpopular and a mistake. He also shares how Steve Martin inspired him to become a comedian.
ChapterReflections on Richard Nixon
EpisodeThe Presidents - Part Three (feat. Louis C.K.)
PodcastMatt and Shane's Secret Podcast
Squeaky Fromme, a member of the Manson family, attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford in 1975 with a rifle.
59:48 - 1:01:02 (01:13)
Summary
Squeaky Fromme, a member of the Manson family, attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford in 1975 with a rifle. However, a gay cop hit the rifle away and saved Ford's life.