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Presidential Fight Club
Historians have ranked U.S. presidents on leadership, economic management, and pursuing justice, but they have never asked themselves which one could beat up all the others. This show will change that. Hosted by two history professors—James Early and Scott Rank—this is an NCAA-style tournament in which all presidents fight each other one-on-one until there is one champion. You'll see Barack Obama fight William Howard Taft (who literally weights twice as much), Abraham Lincoln try to knock the wooden teeth out of George Washington, and several other rumbles among the...
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4.4 stars from 76 ratings
Joe Biden V Donald Trump? Trump 💪 Biden ♿️ =😢for Camala Harris! LOL
person #48201 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/21/24
TDS
Scott is woke…
Deep801Powder via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/17/22
Road trip worthy
Such a great listen. Thanks for this!
Jmc_2 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/04/22
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