This took a long time to get to market! You can hear it in my intro where I talk about the end of the year! I was going to edit it out, but what the heck, goes to show that I do take my time on this, if a little too much. Anyway, in this … Cont

History of the United States Podcast Episode 74: The Louisiana Purchase

Nov 14th, 2023

In this episode, we delve into the purchase of the Louisiana Territory by the United States. A little background on the territory and then how the deal comes together pretty quickly after some fast maneuvering by Jefferson and his administratio

History of the United States Podcast Episode 73: Battles in the Courts and the High Seas

Oct 3rd, 2023

In this month’s episode, we take a look at the pivotal Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison and an international conflict on the high seas, namely the Mediterranean. It’s the first Barbary War, 1801-1805. Also here is the link to donate to

History of the United States Podcast Episode 72: The Jefferson Presidency Part 1

Jul 26th, 2023

The election of 1800 was finally over and Jefferson finally took over. It didn’t take long for major changes to take place. We also delve a little into Jefferson as a person and what created his worldview.

History of the United States Episode 71: The Election of 1800 Part Two

Feb 21st, 2023

Adams is off the stage and a new president will be sworn in, but who? It’s Jefferson v. Burr in the winter of 1801!

History of the United States Podcast Episode 70: The Election of 1800 part 1

Jan 13th, 2023

Well, here we are! 1800, woot!! To get started with the new century, we talk about the election of 1800, a repeat of 1796, at least on the surface. This election will change everything! No really, it does…

History of the United States Podcast Episode 69: The Alien and Sedition Acts

Nov 4th, 2022

Almost made it in one month! This episode tackles what would become the defining issue of the Adams presidency: the Alien and Sedition Acts. Part national security fears, part political payback, all controversial. Come the election of 1800, it

History of the United States Podcast: Episode 68 The Quasi-War

Sep 28th, 2022

Hello! If the calendar is correct, it’s barely been a month since the last cast! Whoo-hoo! In this episode, we continue to look at the Adams administration and something called the Quasi-War. Taking a star turn is Alexander Hamilton.

History of the United States Podcast Episode 67: The Adams Administration Part 1 The XYZ Affair

Aug 23rd, 2022

Hello! Welcome to another episode of the History of the United States Podcast! Not gonna lie: not the cleanest podcast I’ve ever done, but a couple months away from the mic will do that. Anyway, this time around, we get into the Adams administr

History of the United States Podcast Episode 66: 1796

May 17th, 2022

And the results are in! The Election of 1796! Adams v. Jefferson. Federalists v. Democratic-Republicans. Pinckney! Burr! The first real presidential election is decided and a new president takes office.

History of the United States Episode 65: 1796

Mar 1st, 2022

Washington has said goodbye. Now it’s time to figure out who gets the top job. Two contenders emerge from two factions. Both from the founder generation. Both diplomats. Both statesman. Depending on who you read, one a supporter of monarchy the

The History of the United States Podcast: Episode 64 Washington’s Farewell Address

Nov 24th, 2021

It took a while, but we are approaching the end of the Washington presidency. This cast is dedicated to the Farewell Address of George Washington. Direct quotes from the address are weaved throughout which I hope you find as interesting as I do

HIstory of the United States Podcast: Episode 63 Wrapping Up Washington’s Second Term

Oct 12th, 2021

In this episode we talk about the changes in Washington’s administration as we get toward the end of his time in office. We also talk about Washington and slavery, debunking some myths and discussing Washington’s history with slavery.

The History of United States Podcast Episode 62: French Dealings

Jun 26th, 2021

Alas, not nearly as timely as I’d hoped! But in this episode of the podast, we get to all things French! The United States and the French Revolution, French diplomacy and how feelings toward the French impacted American politics. I’m trying out

History of the United States Podcast Episode 61: The Old Southwest

Apr 13th, 2021

Though not covered as much in surveys of US history, the migration to the southwest of the new country was an important part of policy in the Washington Administration. In this episode we journey from Virginia to the west in what will become Ke

The History of the United States Podcast Episode 60: Fallen Timbers

Jan 18th, 2021

In this episode, we take a deeper look at the creation of the Legion of the United States and its mission in the Old Northwest, specifically Ohio Country. The struggles of the Native Americans dealing with this new force and some old allies are

History of the United States Podcast Episode 59: Washington DC and Out West

Oct 28th, 2020

Well it was a long time coming, but Episode 59 is finally here. In this episode we look at the founding and design of the capital city and we delve into to movement of the US out west.

History of the United States Podcast Episode 58: The Washington Administration Part 1

Feb 17th, 2020

Hello! In this cast we delve into the career made famous by Lin Manuel Miranda! At least a little bit. We discuss the founding of the US treasury, Hamilton’s plan, his growing rivalry with Jefferson and the Whiskey Rebellion.

History of the United States Podcast Episode 57: Getting Things Started, The Era of Washington

Dec 17th, 2019

Hey! This podcast we delve into the beginnings of the new government. Washington’s first appointments, early legislation especially the creation of the federal court system are all covered. Any questions or comments? Please feel free to reach o

History of the United States Podcast: Episode 56 Cultural Currents

Nov 14th, 2019

Hello! Exciting News! I have a Patreon page up! So if you are so inclined, please donate to the podcast. Like I explain in this cast, I have very little overhead, website, library fines, coffee. I’m not sure what my hourly rate for this would b

History of the United States Podcast Episode 55: A New Government and a Bill of Rights

Sep 24th, 2019

Hey! A new podast and a few new things! First the episode; The Bill of Rights gets added on to the Constitution and Washington is unanimously declared president. Second, there is a new e-mail for the podcast: ushistorypod@gmail.com drop me a li

History of the United States Podcast Episode 54: Ratification part 3

Aug 13th, 2019

And here we are! At the end of the ratification process for the new US Constitution. The big fish of Virginia and New York finally get in on the process and little Rhode Island proves to be a difficult outlier. But a new government finally came

History of the United States Podcast 53: Ratifying the Constitution Part 2

May 16th, 2019

Hello! This installment of the podcast takes us through the ratification battle over the US constitution, well at least part of it. The remainder of those state debates will be up with the next cast! Enjoy and thanks for listening!

History of the United States Podcast Episode 52: Ratification part 1

Mar 5th, 2019

Hello! Welcome in and welcome back! The Constitution has been drafted! Now comes the hard part: convincing the citizenry of the United States this is the best option going forward. Though we all know the outcome, it was by far a certainty in 17

History of the United States Podcast Episode 51: The Constitutional Convention Part 2

Feb 6th, 2019

Hello and welcome in, welcome back! In this episode we further discuss the creation of the US Constitution. Everyone didn’t get what they wanted, but what we got was an interesting proposal of a new government. It would take some convincing to