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November 25, 2024

Ranking the Presidents: What About Trump?

Talmadge Boston interview
The Lean to the Left Podcast
Ranking the Presidents: What About Trump?
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Show Notes

Talmadge Boston interview
Where will Trump rank? My prediction: The worst president in history x two.

Ranking the Presidents

In this episode, the host discusses the concerns and expectations surrounding the new Donald Trump administration.

The guest, Talmadge Boston, a renowned presidential leadership historian and author of ‘How the Best Did It,’ delves into the timeless lessons of leadership from America’s top eight presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, both Roosevelts, Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Reagan.

Boston shares his rationale behind his selection of these presidents, influenced by the C-SPAN presidential ranking poll and historical precedents. He also provides insights into how Presidents Obama, Biden, and Trump are being assessed in terms of their historical significance and leadership qualities.

The conversation wraps up with Boston’s experiences with his book tour and additional resources available on his website. You can obtain Boston’s book here: https://amzn.to/3Z2WdFM

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to the New Trump Administration

00:38 Guest Introduction: Talmadge Boston

01:28 Overview of ‘How the Best Did It’

02:19 Discussion on Presidential Rankings

04:49 Evaluating Obama and Biden

07:39 Trump’s First Term and Future Prospects

10:10 Cabinet Choices and Controversies

17:15 Deep Dive into Top Presidents

28:10 Where to Find the Book

30:00 Closing Remarks

About Bob Gatty

A former journalist and communications consultant, Bob Gatty is the founder and editor of the Lean to the Left blog and host of this podcast, which focuses on progressive politics and the important social issues of our time.

Bob’s new book, Hijacked Nation: Donald Trump’s Attack on America’s Greatness, is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com and is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other outlets. Paperback: $11; Hardcover: $24. Digital version also available. Here’s a direct link: https://amzn.to/4eK8ghZ

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