What's the Story, Old Glory?

In this episode, we discuss the Republican Convention, JD Vance, the recent court decisions in Trump's favour, and - of course - the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was recorded during the first presidential debate, but unfortunately we had to delay its release due to a family emergency, which has seen us out of podcasting action for a few weeks...a heck of a long time in presidential politics! We hope you enjoy our debate analysis in hindsight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we interview Associate Professor Jennifer Frost from Auckland University about youth voting in the USA. In Old Glory, we profile one of the accidental presidents, Chester A. Arthur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss the fallout from the guilty verdict's in former President Trump's hush money case in Manhattan. What does this mean, what comes next, and what does it mean for his other criminal cases? In Past Glory, we returning to talk more about Tricky Dicky, Richard Nixon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we interview expert on the politics of abortion in the US, Dr Prudence Flowers from Flinders University. In our past glory segment, we discuss Harry Truman - the ultimate underdog! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Playboy model, an adult film actress, a doorman, and the National Enquirer! In this episode, we discuss the "hush money" case in which Trump is facing 34 criminal charges. We also discuss RFK Jr's new veep (vice president) running mate, Nicole Shanahan. And in Past Glory, we talk about "Tricky Dicky", Richard Nixon, whose actions spurred the passing of the Presidential Records Act, which prosecutors are seeking to use against Trump in Florida classified documents case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we continue our analysis of Donald Trump's legal battles - this time it's the alleged retention of classified documents when he left the white House. In Past Glory, we look at the only president to have served two non-consecutive terms, Grover Cleveland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we take a deep-dive into former President Trump's criminal cases, starting with those relating to election interference at the Federal level and in the State of Georgia. In past glory, we discuss James Munroe and the Munroe Doctrine, which shaped US foreign policy across the 19th Century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we recorded a live interview from Arizona, Tennessee, and New Zealand, with former national head of the Young Republicans and Ron De Santis campaigner, Jason Emert, as the results came out from the New Hampshire primaries. In past glory, we profile president Trump's favourite predecessor, the 7th US president, Andrew Jackson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back for 2024! In this episode, Elizabeth discusses her trip to the US, where she spent time in Court (somewhat) close to former President Trump. We also discuss the results of the Iowa caucuses and in past glory, we talk baout the 18th President, Ulysses S. Grant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Elizabeth is on location in Las Vegas, Nevada. She caught up with journalist Tabitha Mueller from the Nevada Independent (www.thenevadaindependent.com) about a Nevada Grand Jury indictment of "fake" Republican electors after the 2020 Presidential Election. In Past Glory, Todd profiles the original "dark horse", President James K. Polk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss US foreign policy and the role of the President with international relations expert, Professor Robert Patman from the University of Otago. In our past glory segment, we profile the second US President, founding father John Adams. We recorded this episode on the day that former US Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger passed away at the age of 100. For better or worse, Mr Kissinger had an enormous influence on US foreign policy in the second half of the Twentieth Century so we're dedicating this episode to him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can a person facing 91 criminal charges legally become president? We put the question to constitutional law expert, Professor Stefanie Lindquist from Arizona State University. Professor Lindquist also talks about the recent impasse to appoint a Speaker for the House of Representatives and the budget stalemate. In our Past Glory segment, we profile Herbert Hoover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we set out the timeline of exciting events on the calendar until election day. In Past Glory, we talk about the shortest-serving President. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we interview former US Senator for Masachussets and US Ambassador to New Zealand, Scott Brown. You can follow the Ambassador's No BS BBQs and his gigs with Scott Brown and the Diplomats at: http://www.scottbrown.com or follow his socials at @senscottbrown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we analyse the second Republican candidates' debate, discuss the past glory of President Grover Cleveland, and say happy 99th birthday to President Jimmy Carter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we interview former Arizona State Representative and Senator, and current political commentator, Stan Barnes. Stan talks about how he got into politics, the issues facing American voters, and why there are so many contenders for the Republican nomination. We also start our new segment, "Past Glory" where we find out more about a past President. This week, it's the 12th US President, Zachary Taylor - decorated war hero and rumoured murder victim! Please send us your questions (and requests for Presidents to cover in our Past Glory segments) to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first episode of What's the Story Old Glory? You'll meet your hosts, Elizabeth Soal and Todd Muller and hear about their love of US politics. We'll also give you a run-down on who's in the race to be the next President, and let you know who our first guest will be. Check out our social pages to see Todd's planned life story about becoming US President and Elizabeth's Trump mementos! Please send your questions through to us at [email protected] For those wanting to check out the polling and statistics on the candidates, we recommend visiting www.fivethirtyeight.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing What's the Story Old Glory? a podcast following the countdown to the 2024 US presidential election, from a uniquely New Zealand perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.