A deep dive into the political history of the United States, hosted by President Shrimpo. In the West Wing with President Shrimpo is a deep dive into the political history of the United States. Each episode looks at the people and driving factors that created the country we live in today with special focus on the stories and voices least heard.
Latest episodes
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41 min
Forty Acres Deferred
In this episode we explore the turbulent presidency of Andrew Johnson, with the beginnings of reconstruction, a bitter feud with congressional Republicans, and the first Presidenti…
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54 min
A House Divided pt. 2
In this episode we complete a two part series on the history of the American Civil War. With the dramatic battle of Gettysburg,we explore the effort to end slavery, Lincoln’s diffi…
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48 min
A House Divided pt. 1
In this episode we begin a two part series on the history of the American Civil War. With hostilities at the battle of Fort Sumter, we explore the interpersonal squabbles of Union…
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38 min
Lincoln and Liberty Too!
In this episode, we explore the chaotic presidential election of 1860 between Lincoln, Douglas, Breckenridge, and Bell. After decades of building tension, an explosive rift within…
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41 min
So Let It Be Done!
In this episode, we explore the turbulent presidencies of Taylor, Fillmore, Pierce, and Buchanan, the rising tensions over slavery, the birth of the Republican party, and one man’s…
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42 min
Young Hickory's Triumph
In this episode, we explore the fateful presidency of James K. Polk and the largest single expansion of American territory in the Mexican American war. In only four years Young Hic…
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42 min
OK, Whig
In this episode, we explore the meteoric rise and fall of Martin Van Buren, and the rise of legitimate opposition from the new Whig party. With William Henry Harrison becoming the…
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48 min
Jacksonian Jackasses
In this episode we explore the rise of Jacksonian populism and the beginnings of the Democratic party.
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38 min
The Era of Good Feelings?
In this episode we examine the period known as the Era of Good Feelings, the events of James Monroe’s presidency, and the chaos of the election of 1824. The collapse of the Federal…
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42 min
A Tale of Two Wars
In this episode we examine the war of 1812, and the war of Tecumseh’s confederacy and the differences in the United States’ role in both conflicts. The two wars both represent a wa…
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37 min
The First Party System: or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Partisanship
In this episode we look at the development of the first party system, and the presidencies of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Disclaimer: this episode contains discussion of sexua…
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26 min
Our First President
In this episode we look at the biography of George Washington, and the politics of his administration.
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28 min
A Union of Disunion
In the West Wing with President Shrimpo is a deep dive into the political history of the United States. Each episode looks at the people and driving factors that created the countr…