American Presidency With Bill Clinton
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40:32In this episode traces the rise of America on the world stage. Becoming a superpower has altered not just America's fate, but that of the world as well. But with great power comes great responsibility.
40:03The Constitution of the United States starts with the words 'We The People.' Every U.S. president has faced the question of who, exactly, is included in this soaring phrase. This episode probes presidential decision-making in the face of the turning points for many American citizens who have been left out of our story - th...
40:13The United States was born in the flames of violence and rebellion. Extremism has always been a part of who America is as a nation. This episode focuses on multiple flashpoints in America's history, and the ways in which the Presidents have reacted to extinguish - and sometimes, to fan - the flames of extremism. What can b...
40:51Money creates opportunity, and at the heart of what keeps America functioning is its economy. There is a deep connection between economic events and the lives of individuals. This episode explores how some U.S. Presidents have exerted power over the economy through various measures - taxation, imports and exports, law maki...
40:44The presidents who have made the most impact have imagined what America could be. Through their rhetoric, their leadership, or their sheer force of personality, these presidents have issued a call to action, daring Americans to join them in their vision for a better future. How have their visionary goals shaped the United ...
47:19Racism has been a persistent issue in America since its founding - race is America's fault line. When racial tensions erupt, some presidents have advanced America toward a more perfect union, while others have thwarted its progress. This episode asks - how can presidential action help achieve a more perfect union?