Episode 14 - Franklin Pierce | PRESIDENTIAL podcast | The Washington Post

Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer James McPherson and historian Edna Greene Medford discuss Franklin Pierce's role in the country's progression toward civil war, as well as the personal tragedy that unfolded right before he took office. The Washington Post's “Presidential” podcast explores how each former American president reached office, made decisions, handled crises and redefined the role of commander-in-chief. Hosted by Lillian Cunningham, the series features Pulitzer Prize-winning biographers like David McCullough and Washington Post journalists like Bob Woodward. This podcast is hosted and produced by Lillian Cunningham. Follow her on Twitter:   / lily_cunningham  . Watch all the episodes:    • Playlist   Follow PRESIDENTIAL: Twitter:   / presidential_wp   Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/p... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-... On our site: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphi... Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2qiJ4dy Follow us: Twitter:   / washingtonpost   Instagram:   / washingtonpost   Facebook:   / washingtonpost