Show Updates 10-5-2025

Big News: The Nation’s Leaders is Expanding! We have some huge, exciting news to share! Your favorite podcast, “The Nation’s Leaders from Coast to Coast,” is getting bigger and better. Don’t worry, Stephen and Leah aren’t going anywhere! We’re not changing the great historical insight you love; we’re just adding more of it, with more ways for you to get involved! Your New Weekly Guide to American History Starting now, you can look forward to three special, themed episodes every single week, each focusing on a unique aspect of American history. Monday Madness: Kick off your week with the most unbelievable and dramatic stories from American politics. We’re talking about the duels, disasters, and secret backroom deals you definitely didn’t learn about in school. Wednesday Writs: Go beyond the headlines and dive deep into the landmark court cases, laws, and amendments that built the legal framework of our nation. These are the powerful stories behind the documents that define America. Forgotten Fridays: We’re shining a light on the influential figures whose incredible stories have been lost to time. Join us as we rediscover the unsung heroes and hidden figures who shaped America from behind the scenes. It’s Your Turn to Join the Conversation! We’re also thrilled to launch a brand new way for you to engage directly with the show. On our website, you can now visit the “Upcoming Episodes” section to see the profiles of the leaders we’ll be covering up to 10 days in advance! If a particular leader’s story sparks a question in your mind or you have a comment about their legacy, you can send it to us directly through the new submission form. You might just hear your question featured and answered on an upcoming episode! This is a whole new chapter for the podcast, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you. Thank you for listening and being the best part of our community. And remember: Better Pointed Words than Pointed Swords!