Expertly connecting the American past to the present
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“After soaking up every minute of the 4 part trilogy :) on the Making of the Presidency, I've been listening to early Whistlestop podcasts -- the Bricker Amendment, Recording in the Oval Office and the Making of a Presidential Speech this week. It is fascinating to see how John Dickerson has picked out key moments in the last 232 years that trace their significance to central debates which took place during in the 4 months of the Constitutional Convention of 1787. He also picks out poignant moments that demonstrate the changing circumstances and norms which may call for a refactoring of the office. A few that come to mind are the focus on "human nature" in the design of the 3 branches of government, the role of classical virtues in the deisgn of the office of the Presidency, the evolution of communication between President and electorate and the growing burden associated with administering an expanded Executive remit.
I first met John Dickerson many years ago, but have come to believe he may be the best American Historian alive today. He also seems to have fun doing what he's doing. Definitely worth a listen.”Read full review »
MWRedskin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/19
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“Dickerson is the yin to Pesca's yang. Where Mike is meandering, bombastic, sarcastic, and intellectually elastic, John is crisp, clean, and focused like a laser beam on spinning a political junkie yarn. When The Gist premiered, it was Slate's best podcast. Whistlestop now wears that...”Read full review »
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United States of America ·
03/19/15
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“I am very excited for this. Love the music, as John Dickerson should have patriotic music playing behind him at all times. I'm looking forward to the next show, and good start so far.”Read full review »
Chriscahd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/15
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“This is basically John Dickersons "cocktail chatter" segment of the slate political gabfest expanded and with Dickerson pontificating solo. I say keep the format as it is -- short, sweet, maybe the occasional historical expert as you dig into mutton-chop era of American history. Most...”Read full review »
Haberscott via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/15
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