Episode
Obscure Presidential History with Jeremy Deutsch
24:40
Published: Tue Feb 22 2022
Description
We all know a bit about Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, but which President was drunk at his inauguration? Who was the first gay president? And what kind of parent would name their kid “Millard Fillmore”?For this Presidents' Day, I called the brilliant Jeremy Deutsch, the king of presidential history, to drop some obscure presidential knowledge and give a couple hints about our presidential future as well.This is…A Bit of Optimism. For more on Jeremy and his work check out: https://www.capitolventurellc.com/
Chapters
Podcast host brings on guest, Jeremy Deutsch, to share some intriguing facts and trivia about past US presidents, starting with John Quincy Adams, who had progressive ideas on ending slavery in territories.
00:00 - 01:18 (01:18)
Summary
Podcast host brings on guest, Jeremy Deutsch, to share some intriguing facts and trivia about past US presidents, starting with John Quincy Adams, who had progressive ideas on ending slavery in territories.
EpisodeObscure Presidential History with Jeremy Deutsch
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
A 16-year gag order prevented any mention of the word 'slavery' on the House floor or in committees.
01:18 - 05:26 (04:08)
Summary
A 16-year gag order prevented any mention of the word 'slavery' on the House floor or in committees. However, a big academic named Edwin Stanton defied this order during his inauguration speech, using it to speak out against slavery in the territories and attempting to change public opinion on the matter.
EpisodeObscure Presidential History with Jeremy Deutsch
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
This podcast episode discusses the historical context of slavery and how it has been a contentious issue throughout the history of the United States.
05:26 - 11:28 (06:02)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the historical context of slavery and how it has been a contentious issue throughout the history of the United States. It also explores the tension between different presidents and the protection of the presidency by Congress.
EpisodeObscure Presidential History with Jeremy Deutsch
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The Republicans have protected the President and this might lead to impeaching Presidents based on HR issues.
11:28 - 17:33 (06:05)
Summary
The Republicans have protected the President and this might lead to impeaching Presidents based on HR issues. The conversation around Mayor Pete sparked a discussion about advancing our vision of future Presidents, leading us to an obscure President James Buchanan.
EpisodeObscure Presidential History with Jeremy Deutsch
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The discussion explores the different perspectives on the role of government in society, with one party believing in a hands-off approach and the other advocating for government to take a more active role in shaping a positive agenda for the future.
17:33 - 24:30 (06:56)
Summary
The discussion explores the different perspectives on the role of government in society, with one party believing in a hands-off approach and the other advocating for government to take a more active role in shaping a positive agenda for the future.