David S. Brown
Historian and author of The First Populist, offering expertise on Andrew Jackson's life and political impact.
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Feb 4, 2026 • 1h 1min
Interview Only w/ David S. Brown - What Teddy Roosevelt Can Teach Us About Trump’s America
David S. Brown, historian and author of In the Arena, focuses on Theodore Roosevelt and early 20th-century politics. He discusses why Roosevelt still fascinates, parallels and contrasts with Donald Trump, Roosevelt’s transactional foreign policy and rise of presidential power. The conversation also touches on primaries, populism, media-era politics, and what Roosevelt might make of today’s tech and wealth concentrations.
Feb 4, 2026 • 2h 14min
Full Episode - Trump’s Most Consequential Scandal Wasn’t Clickable Enough + What Teddy Roosevelt Can Teach Us About Trump’s America
David S. Brown, historian and author of In the Arena, offers a crisp look at Theodore Roosevelt and why his era still matters. Conversation jumps between Trump-era kleptocracy and media incentives that bury serious corruption. Brown traces Roosevelt’s influence on the modern presidency, populism, foreign policing, and how his instincts might meet today’s challenges like AI and concentrated wealth.
