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Country Over Self: Defining Moments in American History is a short-form history podcast for Americans who want to understand the courageous decisions their Presidents have made. Author and technology entrepreneur Matt Blumberg is joined by some of America's most accomplished Presidential historians who tell the stories of Presidents who made choices that reflected a desire to strengthen the country, either at the expense of, or without regard to the potential impact on, their role, power, stature, or political party.
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- Finale - Does Country Over Self exist? · 55 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 13In this episode, Noah Feldman and Alexis Coe join Matt to discuss a wide range of Presidential anecdotes beyond the 12 Presidents covered in the series, wrap up learnings from…
- George Washington's many courageous acts with Alexis Coe · 46 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 12Originally recorded on 11-27-2024 In this episode, Matt and Alexis talk about the 1st President, George Washington, the "foundingest father," who was incredibly conscious that…
- Abraham Lincoln and the balance of politics and sainthood, with Sean Wilentz · 43 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 11Originally recorded on 10-24-24 In this episode, Matt and Sean talk about the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, and the Emancipation Proclamation, one of the most defining moments…
- George H.W. Bush's "famous last words" campaign promise, with Mark Updegrove · 33 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 10Originally recorded on 10-24-24 In this episode, Matt and Mark talk about the 41st President, George H. W. Bush, and his campaign promise of "Read my lips, no new taxes" during…
- John Adams's rationale for virtue with Joseph Ellis · 39 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 9Originally recorded on 10-2-2024 00:00 Introduction to Country Over Self 00:33 Meet Joseph Ellis: Historian of John Adams 02:36 John Adams: The Most Human of the Founding…
- Richard M. Nixon and the fallacy of Country Over Self with Rick Perlstein · 31 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 8Originally recorded on 09-26-2024 In this episode, Matt and Rick talk about the 37th President, Richard Milhous Nixon as a case study of why there is no such thing as Country…
- Gerald R. Ford's pardon of Nixon and Betty Ford making her private difficulties public with Richard Norton Smith · 49 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 7Originally recorded on 09-27-2024 In this episode, Matt and Richard talk about the 38th President, Gerald R. Ford, and his pardon of his predecessor, Richard Nixon, who resigned…
- FDR's consequential presidency and Eleanor Roosevelt's intertwined career with HW Brands · 53 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 6Originally recorded on 09-27-2024 In this episode, Matt and Bill talk about the 32nd President, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Roosevelt was in…
- Grover Cleveland's superhuman moral courage with Troy Senik · 47 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 5Recorded on 09-26-2024 In this episode, Matt and Troy talk about the 22nd and 24th President, Grover Cleveland, the only president to serve two non-sequential terms in history…
- Harry S. Truman and early recognition of Israel with Gary Ginsberg · 38 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 4In this episode, Matt and Gary talk about the 33rd President, Harry S. Truman. An accidental - and somewhat unprepared President who succeeded Franklin Delano Roosevelt after…
- James A. Garfield and Civil Service Reform with CW Goodyear · 38 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 3In this episode, Matt and Charlie talk about the 20th President, James A. Garfield. While most Americans wouldn't be able to pick Garfield out of a lineup, and he was only…
- James Madison and the Bank of the United States and Dolley Madison during the War of 1812 with Noah Feldman · 31 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 2In this episode, Matt and Noah talk about the 4th President, James Madison, and how he set aside his long-held and fiercely-argued belief in the unconstitutionality of the Bank…
- Lyndon B. Johnson and Civil Rights with Julian Zelizer · 23 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 1In this episode, Matt and Julian talk about the 36th President, Lyndon Baines Johnson, and how Johnson used his detailed knowledge of the legislative process and his unique blend…
- Welcome to Country Over Self: Defining Moments in American History · 3 min · Stagione 1Welcome to Country Over Self: Defining Moments in American History. Each episode we welcome a notable historian to tell us the story of a president and a choice that president…
