cover of episode 156: Pranks, Blackmail, and Perverts: America’s Weirdest Presidents

156: Pranks, Blackmail, and Perverts: America’s Weirdest Presidents

2025/1/15
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Bailey Sarian: 我探索了美国历史上一些总统鲜为人知的怪异行为，包括林登·约翰逊总统的性骚扰、沃伦·G·哈定总统的婚外情和勒索，以及格罗弗·克利夫兰总统的秘密手术。这些故事展现了总统们不为人知的一面，也反映了历史的复杂性。 我分析了林登·约翰逊总统的“约翰逊疗法”，他通过让别人感到不舒服和害怕来达到目的，以及他公开展示生殖器的行为。我还讲述了他用两栖车恶作剧的故事，以及他在任期间通过的民权和社会福利立法。 关于沃伦·G·哈定总统，我揭露了他与多名女性的婚外情，以及他被情妇勒索的故事。我还讲述了他私下酗酒和拥有走私酒服务的事实。 最后，我讲述了格罗弗·克利夫兰总统在游艇上秘密进行手术的故事，以及他与年轻妻子之间的年龄差距。 Joan: (对总统的评价，内容需根据实际音频补充) Paul: (对总统的评价，内容需根据实际音频补充)

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This chapter explores the bizarre and un-presidential behaviors of some US presidents, focusing on Lyndon B. Johnson's outrageous actions and their impact on his public image and legacy. It details his inappropriate behavior, including his frequent exhibitionism and his penchant for playing pranks. Despite his controversial personal life, the chapter acknowledges his significant achievements in civil rights legislation.
  • Lyndon B. Johnson's exhibitionism and inappropriate behavior were widely known.
  • He used intimidation tactics in meetings, often cornering aides and invading their personal space.
  • Johnson's "Johnson treatment" involved making people uncomfortable to increase his chances of getting what he wanted.
  • His legacy is complex, marked by both significant legislative achievements and highly questionable personal conduct.

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Hi friends, happy Wednesday! 

History books put presidents on a pedestal. We think of them as these untouchable heroes. In school we learn about what made them good leaders… What their big achievements were. How they handled war. Disasters. Terrorist attacks. 

But what about the weird stuff they did that no one talks about? I’m talkin’ their quirks and their… un-presidential behaviors. When I looked into this, turns out, there were a lot of them.

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