S8 Ep796: The Alpha and Omega of 1920: Wilson's Health and the League of Nations Guest: David Pietrusza This segment explores Woodrow Wilson's debilitating stroke in October 1919 and how it paralyzed his presidency. Historian David Pietrusza discusses the central r

The Alpha and Omega of 1920: Wilson's Health and the League of Nations Guest: David Pietrusza This segment explores Woodrow Wilson's debilitating stroke in October 1919 and how it paralyzed his presidency. Historian David Pietrusza discusses the central role of the League of Nations, detailing how Wilson's crusade split the Republican party and ultimately shaped American internationalism for decades to come.

1. The Available Man from Ohio: Warren G. Harding's Rise Guest: David Pietrusza The discussion shifts to the Republican frontrunner Warren G. Harding, a small-town publisher and "available man" from the battleground state of Ohio. Despite personal scandals and being a low-tier choice initially, Harding's strategy of accommodation and avoiding alienation helped him navigate the crowded primary field. 1
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