James Altucher | Revisiting Presidential Legacies: The Guide to Understanding America’s Leaders with David Rubenstein @TheJamesAltucherShow | Uploaded September 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 day ago.
In this episode of The James Altucher Show, we delve into the deep-seated political divide between MAGA supporters and non-MAGA supporters, and explore how the need for fundraising on the far ends of the political spectrum exacerbates this divide.
David Rubenstein, author of 'The Highest Calling,' shares his insights into various U.S. Presidents, their biographers' perspectives, and his personal experiences working with President Jimmy Carter. Rubenstein discusses the complexities of Presidential legacies, the importance of understanding economic fundamentals, and the evolution of Presidential campaign strategies. The episode also touches on the significant historical achievements and controversies of Presidents like Abraham Lincoln, Jimmy Carter, Dwight Eisenhower, and Grover Cleveland, providing a rich discussion on the factors that shape Presidential success and public perception.
00:00 Political Division in America
00:20 Introduction to the James Altucher Show
00:50 Discussing Presidential Biographies
02:13 Jimmy Carter's Presidency and Legacy
05:11 Carter's Foreign Policy and Election Strategy
10:04 Choosing Presidents for the Book
16:08 Founding Fathers and Their Flaws
18:24 Coolidge and Hoover: Forgotten Presidents
22:08 Eisenhower's Understated Success
26:59 The President's Club and Modern Politics
30:09 Political Division and Fundraising Challenges
30:52 The High Cost of Presidential Campaigns
31:29 Media Influence and Spending in Elections
32:29 The Role of Super PACs and Unlimited Contributions
34:14 Historical Campaign Strategies and Lessons
34:50 Lincoln's Rise to Presidency
36:25 Electoral College and Popular Vote Debate
39:00 Impact of Third-Party Candidates
40:47 Landslide Elections and Their Causes
42:29 Overrated and Underrated Presidents
51:51 Debate Performances and Their Impact
53:54 The Influence of Speechwriters
56:12 Entering Politics: A Personal Journey
57:29 Essential Knowledge for Presidential Candidates
59:05 Concluding Thoughts on Presidential History
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In this episode of The James Altucher Show, we delve into the deep-seated political divide between MAGA supporters and non-MAGA supporters, and explore how the need for fundraising on the far ends of the political spectrum exacerbates this divide.
David Rubenstein, author of 'The Highest Calling,' shares his insights into various U.S. Presidents, their biographers' perspectives, and his personal experiences working with President Jimmy Carter. Rubenstein discusses the complexities of Presidential legacies, the importance of understanding economic fundamentals, and the evolution of Presidential campaign strategies. The episode also touches on the significant historical achievements and controversies of Presidents like Abraham Lincoln, Jimmy Carter, Dwight Eisenhower, and Grover Cleveland, providing a rich discussion on the factors that shape Presidential success and public perception.
00:00 Political Division in America
00:20 Introduction to the James Altucher Show
00:50 Discussing Presidential Biographies
02:13 Jimmy Carter's Presidency and Legacy
05:11 Carter's Foreign Policy and Election Strategy
10:04 Choosing Presidents for the Book
16:08 Founding Fathers and Their Flaws
18:24 Coolidge and Hoover: Forgotten Presidents
22:08 Eisenhower's Understated Success
26:59 The President's Club and Modern Politics
30:09 Political Division and Fundraising Challenges
30:52 The High Cost of Presidential Campaigns
31:29 Media Influence and Spending in Elections
32:29 The Role of Super PACs and Unlimited Contributions
34:14 Historical Campaign Strategies and Lessons
34:50 Lincoln's Rise to Presidency
36:25 Electoral College and Popular Vote Debate
39:00 Impact of Third-Party Candidates
40:47 Landslide Elections and Their Causes
42:29 Overrated and Underrated Presidents
51:51 Debate Performances and Their Impact
53:54 The Influence of Speechwriters
56:12 Entering Politics: A Personal Journey
57:29 Essential Knowledge for Presidential Candidates
59:05 Concluding Thoughts on Presidential History
Subscribe here: youtube.com/c/JamesAltucherShow
Follow Me On Social
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For media requests or interviews, please reach out to me at
altucher@gmail.com
facebook.com/JAltucher.Blog
instagram.com/altucher
twitter.com/jaltucher