A deep dive into the political history of the United States, hosted by President Shrimpo. In the West Wing with President Shrimpo is a deep dive into the political history of the United States. Each episode looks at the people and driving factors that created the country we live in today with special focus on the stories and voices least heard.
In this episode we explore the turbulent presidency of Andrew Johnson, with the beginnings of reconstruction, a bitter feud with congressional Republicans, and the first Presidential impeachment.
10 Jul 2023
A House Divided pt. 2
In this episode we complete a two part series on the history of the American Civil War. With the dramatic battle of Gettysburg,we explore the effort to end slavery, Lincoln’s difficult journey to reelection, and the eventual victory of the Union.
Disclaimer: this episode contains discussion of racially motivated hate crimes and violence against children, listener discretion is advised
21 May 2023
A House Divided pt. 1
In this episode we begin a two part series on the history of the American Civil War. With hostilities at the battle of Fort Sumter, we explore the interpersonal squabbles of Union high command, the enactment of a Republican economic agenda, and the emancipation of millions of enslaved Americans.
25 Apr 2023
Lincoln and Liberty Too!
In this episode, we explore the chaotic presidential election of 1860 between Lincoln, Douglas, Breckenridge, and Bell. After decades of building tension, an explosive rift within the Democratic party would allow the first Republican to win the Presidency.
9 Apr 2023
So Let It Be Done!
In this episode, we explore the turbulent presidencies of Taylor, Fillmore, Pierce, and Buchanan, the rising tensions over slavery, the birth of the Republican party, and one man’s abolitionist crusade against slavery.
25 Mar 2023
Young Hickory's Triumph
In this episode, we explore the fateful presidency of James K. Polk and the largest single expansion of American territory in the Mexican American war. In only four years Young Hickory asserted the United States manifest destiny, and achieved all of his campaign promises.
5 Mar 2023
OK, Whig
In this episode, we explore the meteoric rise and fall of Martin Van Buren, and the rise of legitimate opposition from the new Whig party. With William Henry Harrison becoming the first President to die in office, the nature of presidential succession would finally be settled for good or worse by John Tyler.
18 Feb 2023
Jacksonian Jackasses
In this episode we explore the rise of Jacksonian populism and the beginnings of the Democratic party.
5 Feb 2023
The Era of Good Feelings?
In this episode we examine the period known as the Era of Good Feelings, the events of James Monroe’s presidency, and the chaos of the election of 1824. The collapse of the Federalist party as a legitimate opposition party, the political monopoly of the Democratic-Republican party would come to sow the seeds of Jacksonian populism and the second American party system.
23 Jan 2023
A Tale of Two Wars
In this episode we examine the war of 1812, and the war of Tecumseh’s confederacy and the differences in the United States’ role in both conflicts.
30 Nov 2022
The First Party System: or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Partisanship
In this episode we look at the development of the first party system, and the presidencies of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Disclaimer: this episode contains discussion of sexual violence, listener discretion is advised.
14 Nov 2022
Our First President
In this episode we look at the biography of George Washington, and the politics of his administration.
30 Oct 2022
A Union of Disunion
In this episode we look into the history of the early United States under the articles of confederation, and the drafting of the Constitution.
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