Talk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt Podcast

Talk About Teddy - Theodore Roosevelt Podcast

Talk About Teddy - Conversations Exploring the World of Theodore Roosevelt

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April 4, 2025 53 mins

In this episode of the 'Talk About Teddy' podcast, Larry and Kurt are joined by Clay Risen, a journalist and editor at the New York Times. Clay discusses his 2019 book 'The Crowded Hour: Theodore Roosevelt, the Rough Riders, and the Dawn of the American Century,'  which explores the significance of the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War and their impact on Theodore Roosevelt's political career. Clay delves into the divers...

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The second episode of the TR’s National Park series features a discussion with retired Park Superintendent Valerie Naylor. The episode explores the establishment and significance of various Southwestern parks, particularly those in Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. Valerie provides insights into the cultural and historical importance of these parks, many of which house ancient native sites and artifacts. Theodore Roosevelt's role ...

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Kurt and Larry discuss the influence of Christian faith in the life of Theodore Roosevelt with Associate History Professor Benjamin Wetzel. 

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Kurt and Larry discuss the Theodore Roosevelt Association with TRA President & Chairman Gregory Wynn. 

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Kurt & Larry are joined by veteran museum curator, Susan Sarna, to discuss her current role as Senior Curator of Collections at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum and 30+ year career as National Park Service Curator at Sagamore Hill NHS.  

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Kurt & Larry discuss Theodore Roosevelt's Pacific Coast states National Parks & Monuments with National Park Service veteran Superintendent Valerie Naylor. Parks mentioned in this episode: Crater Lake NP, Lassen Peak NM & Cinder Cone NM (Lassen Volcanic NP), Muir Woods NM, Pinnacles NM, Mount Olympus NM (Olympic NP). 

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Kurt and Larry are joined by TR historian and avid birder, Duane Jundt to discuss TR's lifelong fascination with birds. 

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September 15, 2024 62 mins

In commemoration of the mustering out of Colonel Roosevelt's Rough Rider regiment (1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry) on September 15, 1898, we are pleased to re-release our previous conversation with friend of the podcast, Mark Lee Gardner, acclaimed author of his award-winning 2016 book Rough Riders: Theodore Roosevelt, His Cowboy Regiment, and the Immortal Charge Up San Juan Hill. 

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In recognition of the first presidential inauguration of Theodore Roosevelt upon the death of President McKinley in Buffalo, New York on September 14, 1901, we are re-releasing our previous conversation with Stanton Hudson at the TR Inaugural National Historic Site. 

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Larry and Kurt are joined by Julia Marple to discuss our historical portrayals of Theodore and Edith Roosevelt. 

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Kurt and Larry talk with NPS Ranger Joe Korber about the Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site at 28 East 20th Street in NYC. 

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Kurt and Larry discuss the book "Remembering Theodore Roosevelt: Reminiscences of his Contemporaries" with author Michael Patrick Cullinane 

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Kurt and Larry talk with Sagamore Hill NHS park rangers Clare Connelly, Lindsay Davenport, and Bethany Cecere about Theodore Roosevelt's Long Island family home in Oyster Bay, NY. 

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Larry and Kurt continue their discussion with Ed O'Keefe, author of "The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt: The Women Who Created A President." 

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Larry and Kurt speak with author Edward F. O'Keefe about his newly released book The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt: The Women Who Created a President

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Kurt and Larry speak with Professor Michael Patrick Cullinane about his 2017 book, Theodore Roosevelt's Ghost: The History and Memory of an American Icon.  

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Kurt speaks with Thomas Bailey and Katherine Joslin, the authors of Theodore Roosevelt: A Literary Life.

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April 24, 2024 53 mins

Kurt and Larry discuss some "firsts" associated with Theodore Roosevelt's presidency 

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Kurt and Larry discuss the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site in Buffalo, New York, with Executive Director, Stanton Hudson. 

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Kurt and Larry talk with the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Community Relations Director, Amy McCann. 

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