This American President

Richard Lim and Michael Neal

The Hair-Raising History of the American Presidency, with Theodore Pappas

January 20, 2026 ● 42 min

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If J.D. Vance gets elected to the White House in 2028, he will be the first president in over a century to have facial hair. In this episode, Theodore Pappas discusses the surprising history of hair and the American presidency.

COMBING THROUGH THE WHITE HOUSE: HAIR AND ITS SHOCKING IMPACT ON THE POLITICS, PRIVATE LIVES, AND LEGACIES OF THE PRESIDENTS

https://www.amazon.com/Combing-Through-White-House-Presidents/dp/1400246156

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Host: Richard Lim
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