Vice Presidents of The United States Podcast

A history of the United States, as told through its vices, the holders of the second-highest office in the land. Bruce Carlson delves into the lives of the individuals who have achieved the second office of American government. Learn history, and hear some great stories.

Vice Presidents of The United States Podcast is a history podcast hosted by Bruce Carlson, with 39 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Bruce Carlson hosts Vice Presidents of The United States Podcast, a history show with 39 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  We Cannot Surrender Our Institutions: Calhoun

  Oct 18, 202537 minS3

  <p>Defender of his view of Southern rights, Vice President John Calhoun was the only VP to serve under Two Presidents. Both of those Presidents would come to dislike him strongly, as would (we think it's fair to say) most people today.<br /> <br /> That's because he undermined both Presidents he served under, and because Calhoun's defense of slavery went beyond what a majority of Southern Congressmen and Senators in his time would support. And even in context, it deserves the anger it generates today. <br /> <br /> If there's any silver linings for (some) modern ears, we discuss his position o...

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  Episode #6

  Theodore Roosevelt's Four Days

  Sep 23, 202538 minS3

  <p>That's all TR had as Vice President, technically.  His official duties were just four days in March.  From there he spoke, wrote letters and travelled and to at least one person, complained about the restrictions of the Vice Presidency. Until the change. </p> <p>In this episode we'll actually get a bit into those four days in March 1901 and what happened. They did cover a bit of American history.  And we will look at his ride to become President.</p>

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  Episode #5

  Make It Big: Nelson Rockefeller

  Jul 23, 202545 minS3

  <p>Nelson Rockefeller was already a household name and a figure of some stature when Gerald Ford asked Congress to approve him as Vice President. True to form, he attempted to make the Vice Presidency a big office. </p>

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  Episode #4

  Liberal, with No Apologies - Walter Mondale

  May 23, 20251h 8mS3

  <p>A one-term Vice President known for being liberal on issues and associated with Hubert Humphrey, Carter's Vice President Walter Mondale changed the office more than anyone else. He moved it from the Senate to the White House, where it has been since. He also ran for President twice, and ended up with a 49-state blowout.  Yet, he never doubted what he did was right.</p>

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  Episode #3

  Partisan-Statesman: Chester Arthur

  May 13, 20251 hourS3

  <p>Those that know the full story of Chester Arthur know he became President and instituted controls on replacing workers in the civil service.  That's largely because a tragic shooting made him President and he, in a statesman-like way, implemented his sucessor's programs.</p> <p>But as Vice President, Arthur was all Stalwart. The Stalwarts, Half-Breeds and Independents fought each other as much as today's Republicans and Demcorats. He was opposed to Half-Breed Garfield's appointments and spent his vice-presidency fighting his own President and supporting his President's political enemy.</p> <p>But once Garfield was shot, VP Arthur signaled a c...

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