Barbara Perry
Professor in Presidential Studies at the Miller Center of Public Affairs, University of Virginia, offering expertise on Truman's presidency and the domestic and international implications of the Truman Doctrine.
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Jan 20, 2026 • 14min
US Foreign Policy in Five Doctrines: 2. The Truman Doctrine
Barbara Perry, presidential studies scholar at the Miller Center, and Jay Sexton, historian and director at the Kinder Institute, unpack the Truman Doctrine. They explore postwar context, why Truman appealed to Congress, framing of communism, links to the Marshall Plan and NATO, and contrasts with later US approaches. Multiple short, lively discussions trace how policy, politics and rhetoric shaped early Cold War strategy.
Oct 19, 2023 • 1h 2min
The Founders, Demagogues, and the American Presidency
Presidential historians Sidney Milkis, Barbara Perry, and Stephen Knott discuss the demagogic nature of the American presidency. They explore the evolution of the presidency, the impact of Woodrow Wilson and Franklin Roosevelt, and the rise of Donald Trump. The podcast also explores reforms, communication styles, and the relationship between Hamiltonian and Jeffersonian traditions. The speakers propose restoring power to intermediary institutions and embracing federalism.
