IPPH On Air
By Sharon Pratt
IPPH On Air is hosted by former DC Mayor and the Institute of Politics Policy and History’s Founding Director, Sharon Pratt. Each program, we take a deep dive into pressing issues of the day, exploring them through the lens of comparable historical events in our city - Washington, D.C. - and the nation. Each podcast features a diverse panel of compelling, expert personalities who can speak with authority on critical contemporary issues always bracketing conversations with relevant historical insights.
Latest episode
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Who Was Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker and How Did She Influence Emancipation? (With Jennifer Chiaverini)
Season 1 of "In the Room Where It Happened" focuses on America's defining father, Abraham Lincoln. In the final and fourth episode of the season, former D.C Mayor, Sharon Pratt speaks with New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Chiaverini. The..… -
How Did Abraham Lincoln Manage Public Opinion as President? (With Dr. Allen C. Guelzo)
Season 1 of "In the Room Where It Happened" focuses on America's defining father, Abraham Lincoln. In episode three, former D.C Mayor, Sharon Pratt speaks with historian and scholar Dr. Allen C. Guelzo about how Abraham Lincoln managed public opinion… -
Lincoln's Impact on America Can’t Be Measured (With Professor Catherine Clinton)
Season 1 of "In the Room Where It Happened" focuses on America's defining father, Abraham Lincoln. In episode two, former D.C Mayor, Sharon Pratt speaks with professor and scholar Catherine Clinton about the life of Mary Todd Lincoln and her influenc… -
The Spiritual Connection Between Abraham Lincoln & John Wilkes Booth (With Professor Terry Alford)
Season 1 of "In the Room Where It Happened" focuses on America's defining father, Abraham Lincoln. In episode one, former D.C Mayor, Sharon Pratt, dives deeper into the life and death of President Abraham Lincoln with author and scholar Terry Alford.… -
Episode X of Founding Fathers Legacy Series (George Washington) – The Political Rise of George Washington
In episode nine of the Founding Fathers' Legacy Series, Former Washington DC Mayor Sharon Pratt continues her exploration of America's first president, George Washington. She speaks with historical writer David O. Stewart about Washington's persona..… -
Episode IX of Founding Fathers Legacy Series (George Washington) – Shaping the First President
In episode eight of the Founding Fathers' Legacy Series, Former Washington DC Mayor Sharon Pratt dives into the life of America's first president, George Washington. She speaks with professor and Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winning... -
Episode VIII of Founding Fathers Legacy Series (Thomas Jefferson) – Unpacking the Complex Truth Behind the Legacy at Monticello
For the final episode on Thomas Jefferson, Former D.C Mayor, Sharon Pratt hosts the "Where Do We Go From Here Symposium" live from Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson. The Series examines the education, philosophical influences, personal... -
Episode VII of Founding Fathers Legacy Series – Thomas Jefferson's Descendants
In episode seven of the Founding Fathers' Legacy Series, Former Washington D.C Mayor Sharon Pratt speaks with Gayle Jessup White to examine Thomas Jefferson's legacy, his descendants and America’s complex racial history. Gayle Jessup White is the... -
Episode VI of Founding Fathers Legacy Series – The Confounding Life of Thomas Jefferson
In episode six of the Founding Fathers' Legacy Series, Former Washington D.C Mayor Sharon Pratt dives into the life of Thomas Jefferson. Of all the founding fathers, he stood out as perhaps the most controversial and the most confounding. In this... -
Episode V of Founding Fathers Legacy Series – Unpacking the Complex Truth Behind the Legacy
For the final episode on James Madison, Former D.C Mayor, Sharon Pratt hosts the "Where Do We Go From Here Symposium" live from Montpelier, the home of James Madison. The historic discussion includes guests: Michael Steele (Former RNC Chair, MSNBC.…
