This American President

Richard Lim and Michael Neal

The Truth About Franklin D. Roosevelt

February 3, 2026 ● 52 min

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FDR is often ranked by historians as one of the two or three greatest presidents. In recent years, he sometimes lands at the top spot. In this episode, Professor David T. Beito explores whether that ranking is deserved.

FDR: A NEW POLITICAL LIFE

https://www.amazon.com/FDR-Political-David-T-Beito/dp/1637700695

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Host: Richard Lim
Producer: Michael Neal
Artist: Nip Rogers, www.NipRogers.com

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