Presidential Power Ep. 1: The Fear of Creating a King

Episode 1 January 22, 2026 00:09:13
Presidential Power Ep. 1: The Fear of Creating a King
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Presidential Power Ep. 1: The Fear of Creating a King

Jan 22 2026 | 00:09:13

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They had just escaped one king—the last thing America's founders wanted was to create another. In the sweltering summer of 1787, men gathered in Philadelphia to answer an impossible question: how do you build a leader strong enough to govern, but not so powerful he becomes a tyrant? Discover the fierce debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists that shaped the presidency we know today. Learn more at pallascenter.com

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