podcasts – The History of the United States Podcast

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 … Continue reading →

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 administration.

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 help victims of flooding near Derna as mentioned in the cast.

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.

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!

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…

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 became a pivotal issue.

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.

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 administration, especially something called the XYZ Affair. Thanks for listening! If you’d … Continue reading →

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.

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 other a godless heathen. It was quite the contest in 1796.

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!

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.

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 a little drop music to give the cast a little flair. We’ll see … Continue reading →

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 Kentucky in short order. Like it’s northwest counterpart, relations with the British … Continue reading →

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 covered as well. The episode ends with the Battle of Fallen Timbers and the consequences of that battle, especially the Treaty of Greenville. Continue reading →

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.

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.

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 out and thanks for listening to the history of united states podcast!

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 be, but I’m not worrying about it either. This is … Continue reading →