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In Pursuit with Colleen Shogan

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Louisa Catherine Adams
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We call it the American experiment, and over the last 250 years, we've learned a lot about what's worked.....and what hasn't. So what can we learn from Americans' quest to form a more perfect union? Join Colleen Shogan, the 11th Archivist of the United States, along with some of our nation's most prominent historians, journalists, and public servants as we go in pursuit of lessons from America's p... more

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Recent Guests

Sharon McMahon
Historian and civics communicator who contributed an essay on William Henry Harrison
Independent / Essay contributor
Episode: William Henry Harrison Delivers a Warning
Jon Meacham
Historian and author
Historian
Episode: In Pursuit Live: America at 250 Town Hall at the National Constitution Center
Danielle Allen
Political theorist and author
Harvard University (as context in conversation)
Episode: In Pursuit Live: America at 250 Town Hall at the National Constitution Center
Robert Costa
CBS News correspondent
CBS News
Episode: In Pursuit Live: America at 250 Town Hall at the National Constitution Center
Louisa Thomas
Author of the Louisa Adams biography and essayist
Author; Essayist
Episode: Louisa Catherine Adams Finds Her Voice
Lindsay Chervinsky
Historian and author discussing John Quincy Adams
George Washington Presidential Library (executive director)
Episode: John Quincy Adams Avoids The Monsters Abroad
Catherine Allgor
Historian and author featured on In Pursuit
University of California, Riverside? (as inferred from context; not explicitly stated in transcript)
Episode: Dolley Madison Takes Command
Jack Rakove
Professor of Political Science/History
Stanford University
Episode: The Grand Strategies of James Madison
Andrew Davenport
Historian and author, contributor to In Pursuit essays
Columbia University? (information not explicit in transcript)
Episode: Thomas Jefferson: Futurist

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Colleen Shogan
Host of In Pursuit; Archivist of the United States; leads discussions with historians, public servants, and scholars on American constitutional and political history.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 120 ratings
  • Awesome

    Love the show. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IlliniGuy1234
    United Statesa month ago
  • Informative

    This podcast is great and incredibly informative. In the James Madison episode, the dismissive tone of racism around the three fifths compromise was incredibly disappointing.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Abc News User331
    United Statesa month ago
  • Left wingers

    Should not try to teach history because they can't. Don't waste your time.

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    Marines of 75
    United Statesa month ago
  • Educated, Timely, & Necessary

    Beautifully thought provoking and insightful podcast. The subject matter in each episode not only strengthens our understanding of the past, but more importantly, lends a necessary filter through which we may uniquely comprehend the gravity of our own time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ElizabethWaters
    United States2 months ago
  • Interesting & thought-provoking

    I have to admit that my knowledge of history is weak, at best, and I have enjoyed the first two episodes. Learning more about GW was fascinating & perhaps since I’m much older than I was in civics class, I can appreciate his unique qualities & the monumental challenge of creating a new nation. No woke topics thus far IMO. I found the discussion about women’s roles at the time to be consistent with what I know of history. Even the topic of slavery was handled with dignity & honesty. I look forwa... more

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    4dogs1102
    United States2 months ago

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Non-partisan, fact-based historical discussions with insightful guests.
Thoughtful analysis of pivotal moments in American history that feels timely and relevant.
Smart, engaging host who guides conversations and leaves you wanting to learn more.
Quality historical storytelling with strong guest selection and depth.

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William Henry Harrison Delivers a Warning
Q: What messages did his inaugural address convey about democracy and power?
He warned that executive power must be checked, majority rule has limits, and democracy must protect minority rights while resisting political fraud and party zeal that could undermine constitutional principles.
William Henry Harrison Delivers a Warning
Q: What was distinctive about the 1840 campaign and Harrison's image management?
The Whig campaign crafted a strong, marketable image—campagin slogans on bottles, log cabin symbolism, parades, and chants—contrasting his elite upbringing with a rugged frontier persona.
William Henry Harrison Delivers a Warning
Q: Tell us about his early life before he became president of the United States.
He came from the Virginia planter class, not humble roots, studied medicine before his father's death redirected him to a military career that propelled him to national prominence.
Louisa Catherine Adams Finds Her Voice
Q: So, can I ask, how did you become interested in Louisa Adams?
The guest explains discovering Louisa Adams through diaries and letters, realizing Adams offered a fresh, sharp voice not captured by male-dominated historical narratives, which motivated the author to write a full biography.
John Quincy Adams Avoids The Monsters Abroad
Q: What does he do as a member of Congress?
As a Congressman, Adams serves for 18 years, speaks on abolition and civil liberties, represents the Amistad case before the Supreme Court, and uses parliamentary skill to oppose the gag rule and protect First Amendment rights.

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