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Award-winning historian Amrita Chakrabarti Myers has recovered the riveting, troubling, and complicated story of Julia Ann Chinn (ca. 1796–1833), the enslaved wife of Richard Mentor Johnson, owner of Blue Spring Farm, veteran of the War of 1812, and US vice president under Martin Van Buren. Johnson never freed Chinn, but during his frequent absences from his estate, he delegated to her the management of his property, including Choctaw Academy, a boarding school for Indigenous men and boys on the grounds of the estate.

Madam Vice President is a biweekly VEEP rewatch podcast hosted and created by comedian Becky Hermenze. Each week, Becky and a guest recap an episode of VEEP and discuss everything from the genius of Julia Louis-Dreyfus to the parallels between our current political landscape and the fictional one in the show.

A history of the United States, as told through its vices, the holders of the second-highest office in the land. Bruce Carlson delves into the lives of the individuals who have achieved the second office of American government. Learn history, and hear some great stories.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From a preeminent presidential historian comes a “superb and important” (The New York Times Book Review) saga of America’s wartime chief executives “Fascinating and heartbreaking . . . timely . . . Beschloss’s broad scope lets you draw important...

What is the executive branch? It's the part of government that's led by our president. But who else is part of the executive branch? And just what does this branch do? Listen to this audiobook to find out.

"Ex-Vice President of Maldives Convicted of Trying to Kill President" is from the June 9, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Zaheena Rasheed and Geeta Anand and narrated by Caroline Miller.

Hear the actual recording of "The Price of Free World Victory" speech given by Vice President Henry Wallace at a dinner of the Free World Association in New York City on May 8th, 1942.

"Brazil's Congress Must Consider Impeaching vice President" is from the April 5, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Vinod Sreeharsha and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Vice President-Elect Pence to Take over Trump Transition Effort" is from the November 11, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Michael D. Shear, Michael S. Schmidt and Maggie Haberman and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"Political Rival Accuses Afghanistan Vice President of Torturing Him" is from the December 13, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Mujib Mashal and Fahim Abed and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

A conversation with Anne Asensio, Vice President, Design, Dassault Systèmes on the future of design and its importance in today's world.

"Brazil's Vice President, Unpopular and under Scrutiny, Prepares to Lead" is from the April 21, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Simon Romero and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Mike Pence, Vice President-Elect, Is Bridge to Establishment" is from the November 09, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Jeremy W. Peters and Nicholas Fandos and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Afghan Vice President Is Accused of Assaulting Rival and Taking Him Hostage" is from the November 27, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Mujib Mashal and Fahim Abed and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

A classic recording from the legendary Laff Records catalog. (Explicit language.)

Listen to the latest “The Werks Podcast from Roofwerks” podcast from Curtis Media Group and Roofwerks. The premiere roofer in the Triangle, Roofwerks and Executive Vice President Holly Bowers is joined by teammates to discuss the latest in the roofing industry. She’ll share advice on everything from how to choose the right contractor, information on the numerous products on the market, and what homeowners need to know before selecting a company to replace their roof. For each monthly episode, be sure to listen here and enjoy “The Werks Podcast from Roofwerks.”

Texas Titans is a story of George Herbert Walker Bush and James Addison Baker, III, two of America's most consequential statesmen of the past 50 years. Two men from opposite areas of the country who found friendship on the tennis courts at the Houston Country Club. Two men who helped transform a world during an era of immense challenges and change. Two men who became - and still are - Texas titans.

Knowing the U.S. presidents and their terms in office, and the sequence in which they served, is immensely helpful as a framework for studying and being informed about American history.

A real-time podcast discussing the 46th Vice President of the United States, Senator Kamala Harris, as she makes history.

HansjÖrg Wyss grew up in a working-class family in Switzerland. As a college student in the 1950s, he traveled to the United States for a summer job in Colorado. It was there that he first experienced the majesty of the Grand Canyon and the American West, which forever changed him. As a business leader, Wyss pioneered a medical device company that transformed orthopedic surgery to the benefit of both doctors and patients. It was in business that Wyss developed a groundbreaking approach to problem-solving to create maximum impact.