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Whistlestop: Presidential History and Trivia

Whistlestop: Presidential History and Trivia

95 Episodes • By Slate Podcasts • slate.com/podcasts/whistlestop...
John Dickerson of Slate’s Political Gabfest revisits a moment from the American carnival of politics. Hear about the grand speeches, emergency strategies, baby kissing, and backstabbing that make each presidential cycle so fascinating.
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Whistlestop: Presidential History and Trivia
Whistlestop: Presidential History and Trivia
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The Presidency as a Consumer Experience (Part 2)
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Aug 28 2019 45m
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The Presidency as a Consumer Experience (Part 1)
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Jun 6 2019 29m
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Avoiding A Great Re-Recession
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May 23 2019 44m
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Introducing Charged: A True Punishment Story
For two and a half years, Emily Bazelon has been fol... more
Apr 18 2019 29m
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The Making of the American Presidency (Part 4)
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Mar 27 2019 1h 1m
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The Making of the American Presidency (Part 3)
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Mar 13 2019 40m
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The Making of the American Presidency (Part 2)
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Feb 27 2019 36m
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The Making of the American Presidency (Part 1)
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Feb 14 2019 26m
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A ’90s-Style Government Shutdown (Part 2)
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Jan 30 2019 31m
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A ‘90’s Style Government Shutdown (Part 1)
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Jan 16 2019 33m
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If a Wall Falls
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Dec 12 2018 47m
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Tip and the Gip Part 2, Social Security
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Nov 28 2018 49m
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Tip and the Gip Part 1
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Nov 14 2018 48m
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Doing the Midterm Shuffle
This episode of Whistlestop visits 1982, 1986, 1994,... more
Oct 31 2018 46m
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Taking Aim at the New Guy
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Oct 3 2018 26m
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The Nomination of Judge Bork Part 2
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Sep 5 2018 50m
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Special Re-Air: John McCain's Surprise 2000 Primary Win in New Hampshire
With John McCain's passing, we are republishing this... more
Aug 26 2018 40m
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The Bidding of Biden to Boo Bork
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Aug 22 2018 40m
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Whistlestop Presents: Slow Burn
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Aug 8 2018 37m
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Kennedy and Communism (Part 3)
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Jul 25 2018 40m
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Kennedy and Communism (Part 2)
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Jul 11 2018 40m
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Kennedy and Communism (Part 1 of 2)
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Jun 27 2018 33m
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Nixon Goes to China (Part 3 of 3)
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Jun 13 2018 40m
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Nixon Goes to China (Part 2 of 3)
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May 30 2018 23m
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Nixon Goes to China (Part 1)
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May 23 2018 33m
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