In the third year of the Presidency, Jimmy Carter wrestles with combining the principles of his first term with realities of the American economy amid myriad domestic struggles, two hostage-taking incidents, and a intraparty political rival. He attempts to make a speech that will reconnect him with the American people. We are part of Airwave Media Network To advertise, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can the Presidency be done differently? Can a President be less Imperial, more of a citizen, turning the thermostat down in the White House and carrying his own bags? In many ways, Jimmy Carter approached 1977 seeing himself in this light. We look at the first year of Carter's Presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four volunteers decided to run their friend's dad for President. The reason: they liked hanging out together and working on something fun. The result may have changed history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Washington was highly influential in constructing a Constitution, but less so when it comes to the Bill of Rights. A few of them he said in one letter, he even found unnecessary. We just don't know which ones. We talk about Washington's role in the convention, his influence on government and what clues he gave in his politics of silence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Bob Crawford, co-host of Road to Now Podcast and bassist for The Avett Brothers, we talk about the sixth President, John Quincy Adams. Bob's knowledge of this not well-known President shines through in the interview. He's recently completed a series FORTUNATE SON on JQA. We discuss not only his Presidency, but his post-Presidency. We also discuss Bob and Bruce's college experiences and New Jersey and national politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices