
American Elections: Wicked Game
Wondery
On February 10th, 1796, Vice President John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail, lamenting the state of discourse in the country. The election was nearing—and becoming heated. Newspapers screamed, factions warred, and John Adams was dismayed with what he called “the wicked Game.” Americans in 2023 can relate. They still have to endure months of shouting, outrage, and the worst sort of political rancor as the country once again chooses its president. But it’s almost always been this way. And to prove it, American Elections: Wicked Game will review the entire history of presidential elections, from the unanimous and inevitable election of George Washington in 1789 to Donald Trump’s surprise electoral victory in 2016—and his contested defeat in 2020. From the host of the American History Tellers and American Scandal, this podcast will explore all 59 presidential elections to discover that there never never was a “good ol’ days,” and that presidential politics has always been played dirty.
Location:
United States
Genres:
History Podcasts
Networks:
Wondery
Description:
On February 10th, 1796, Vice President John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail, lamenting the state of discourse in the country. The election was nearing—and becoming heated. Newspapers screamed, factions warred, and John Adams was dismayed with what he called “the wicked Game.” Americans in 2023 can relate. They still have to endure months of shouting, outrage, and the worst sort of political rancor as the country once again chooses its president. But it’s almost always been this way. And to prove it, American Elections: Wicked Game will review the entire history of presidential elections, from the unanimous and inevitable election of George Washington in 1789 to Donald Trump’s surprise electoral victory in 2016—and his contested defeat in 2020. From the host of the American History Tellers and American Scandal, this podcast will explore all 59 presidential elections to discover that there never never was a “good ol’ days,” and that presidential politics has always been played dirty.
Language:
English
Introducing: Country Over Self
Duration:00:37:43
2024, Trump vs. Harris Part 2: The Body of the People
Duration:00:55:18
2024, Trump vs. Harris Part 1: Incompetent Abilities
Duration:00:45:30
2020, Biden vs. Trump: The Soul of America
Duration:01:21:43
2016, Clinton vs. Trump: The Omega and the Alpha
Duration:01:14:54
2012, Romney vs. Obama: The Rich Boy
Duration:00:49:46
2008, McCain vs. Obama: Hope and Change
Duration:00:48:11
2004, Bush vs. Kerry: Do or Die
Duration:00:55:41
2000, Bush vs. Gore vs. Nader: Gettin’ Snippy
Duration:00:48:43
1996, Dole vs. Clinton: The Comeback Kid
Duration:00:46:48
1992, Bush vs. Clinton vs. Perot: The Baby Boomer and the Independent
Duration:00:46:13
1988, Bush vs. Dukakis: Character Assassinations
Duration:00:47:59
1984, Mondale vs. Reagan: The Teflon President
Duration:00:50:38
1980, Carter vs. Reagan: Let’s Make America Great Again
Duration:00:49:19
1976, Ford vs. Carter: Unimpeachable
Duration:00:49:52
1972, McGovern vs. Nixon: Failure Comes Easy At Times Like This
Duration:00:53:49
1968, Nixon vs. Humphrey vs. Wallace: Law and Order
Duration:00:56:57
1964, Johnson vs. Goldwater: A Choice, Not An Echo
Duration:00:51:28
1960, Nixon vs. Kennedy: Behind the Curtain
Duration:00:47:03
1956, Stevenson vs. Eisenhower: A Chance for Peace
Duration:00:44:14