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Exploring Presidential History on President’s Day

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on February 20, 2023 · Looking back at the history and little-known facts of the nation’s Commanders-In-Chief.

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COVID Outbreak Is Just One Of Many Health Concerns At Summer Camps (July 7, 2021)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on July 7, 2021 · On Wednesday's show: A COVID outbreak at an area church camp, the week in politics, and Houston's best places for breakfast.

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Re-evaluting The Presidents: Book Judges Commanders In Chief By Their Actual Accomplishments

Abner Fletcher

Posted on February 13, 2018 · David Schein from the University of St. Thomas discusses his book, The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures.

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How U.S. presidents celebrate Thanksgiving- In 59 Seconds

HPM Digital Team

Posted on November 21, 2017 · It all started with George Washington

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