http://www.radio4all.net/program/120386Podcast for Program: James Monroe: Pt. IIMon, 16 Jun 2025 13:43:18 +0000240http://www.radio4all.net/program/120386Get ready for a presidential glow-up like no other. In this episode, hosts Eric Mason and Kyle take you deep into the world of James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States—and the face of what was questionably called the Era of Good Feelings. Spoiler: it wasn’t all sunshine and unity. We’re unpacking Monroe’s crushing win over Rufus King in the 1816 election, the forgotten greatness of Vice President Daniel Tompkins (a broke abolitionist hero), and Monroe’s awkward attempt at a “national unity” tour that stirred up more tension than it solved. It’s a wild ride through early American politics: *The founding fathers’ financial failures—yep, a bunch of them died broke *The juicy Reynolds Affair scandal that shook the nation *Monroe’s underrated but wildly effective cabinet *His rivalry with Alexander Hamilton and all the ego that came with it *And the quiet but powerful influence of Elizabeth Monroe, a First Lady who brought French elegance and diplomatic finesse to the White House2 Bulls in a China ShopMon, 16 Jun 2025 13:43:18 +0000