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Steely Executive Orders from Presidents Truman and Trump

Steely Executive Orders from Presidents Truman and Trump

FromWhistlestop: Presidential History and Trivia


Steely Executive Orders from Presidents Truman and Trump

FromWhistlestop: Presidential History and Trivia

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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Feb 22, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This Whistlestop visits April 24, 1952 when President Truman's executive powers are challenged by the courts. Whistlestop is Slate’s podcast about presidential history. Hosted by political correspondent and Political Gabfest panelist John Dickerson, each installment will revisit memorable (or even forgotten) moments from America’s presidential carnival.Podcast production and edit by Jocelyn Frank. Research by Brian Rosenwald.Love Slate podcasts? Listen longer with Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, ad-free versions, exclusive podcasts and more. Start your two-week free trial at slate.com/podcastplus.Email: whistlestop@slate.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Feb 22, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (90)

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.