Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/how-to-become-president-of-the-united-states A ten-part podcast documentary series that presents a guide to every aspect of how to become the President of the United States... © 2020 Dave Smith 73c4b976-88c0-5703-82a7-793567209046 no PROMO - How To Become President of the United States en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:36:31 +0100 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:18:37 +0000 https://img.transistor.fm/nwKZS3CaM0FV6qHKLovu5zns2oflVB-SYcBLqk9F7qU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzExMDc3LzE1OTA1/MjU0NTItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg serial Dave Smith A ten-part podcast documentary series that presents a guide to every aspect of how to become the President of the United States... A ten-part podcast documentary series that presents a guide to every aspect of how to become the President of the United States.... President, Trump, Biden, Election, Primaries, Iowa, New Hampshire, Vice President, Electoral College Dave Smith No No PROMO - How To Become President of the United States trailer d423735a-8074-48d0-947d-449625a77f3b https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0e26621 Sun, 01 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Smith Dave Smith 1162 Ahead of the launch of a new 10 part series called 'How to Become President of the United States', presenter Dave Smith discusses his research trip to the US with renowned podcaster Rofield Brown. Taking in gas stations in Iowa, hotels in New Hampshire, shotguns in South Carolina and the steps of the Capitol in Washington D.C. it's a whistlestop of the series before it launches proper... 'How to Become President of the United States' the podcast - coming soon. Ahead of the launch of a new 10 part series called 'How to Become President of the United States', presenter Dave Smith discusses his research trip to the US with renowned podcaster Rofield Brown. Taking in gas stations in Iowa, hotels in New Hampshire, President, Trump, Biden, Election, Primaries, Iowa, New Hampshire, Vice President, Electoral College No 1 1 Episode 1 - 'Thinking About Thinking About It...' full b2b4189a-336e-482d-a4c3-bb98ce158213 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1582d828 Wed, 01 Jan 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Smith Dave Smith 2838 Why is the race for the US presidency such a fascinating minefield on the pathway to power? In this episode we look at everything somebody running for president has to do before they even announce their intention to run. What does the constitution say about who can and who can't stand? What is a 'caucus' and what is a 'primary'? How does becoming President differ from becoming Prime Minister in the UK? And what steps do candidates have to undertake between deciding to run and entering the White House for the very first time? Featuring: Tim Stanley (Daily Telegraph), Prof. Iwan Morgan (University College London) and Michael Dukakis (1988 Democratic Party candidate for President) and more... Written and presented by Dave Smith (@dave___smith) Why is the race for the US presidency such a fascinating minefield on the pathway to power? In this episode we look at everything somebody running for president has to do before they even announce their intention to run. What does the constitution say a President, Trump, Biden, Election, Primaries, Iowa, New Hampshire, Vice President, Electoral College No 2 2 Episode 2 - 'Is This Heaven? No... this is Iowa' full 8ea1c6bd-5020-412a-a988-9c8b45068edd https://share.transistor.fm/s/411c7a59 Mon, 27 Jan 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Smith Dave Smith 3373 The second episode in a ten-part documentary series that presents a British persons' guide to every aspect of the history and practice of becoming the President of the United States. Where even is Iowa? And beyond the 'Field of Dreams' - the tremendous 1989 adaption of W. P. Kinsella's novel 'Shoeless Joe' starring Kevin Costner - what has ever come out of the state? Successful presidential candidates - that's what. The very first state in the nation to vote for who they want to be each party's nominee, the Iowa Caucuses are an amazing and unique, if often misunderstood, exercise in very direct democracy. Featuring: the state's top pollster J Ann Selzer, Norm Sterzenbach (former Executive Director of the Iowa Democratic Party), the Iowa State Fair, caucus goers Kathy and Ray New of Des Moines and many, many more of the good people of Iowa... Written and presented by Dave Smith (@dave___smith) The second episode in a ten-part documentary series that presents a British persons' guide to every aspect of the history and practice of becoming the President of the United States. Where even is Iowa? And beyond the 'Field of Dreams' - the tremendo President, Trump, Biden, Election, Primaries, Iowa, New Hampshire, Vice President, Electoral College No 3 3 Episode 3 - 'Live Free or Die... the New Hampshire Primary' full 3a35ac00-3ab5-4ec0-9ffc-3bef0620a9f3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2083e7f6 Mon, 03 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Smith Dave Smith 2768 The third episode in a ten-part documentary series that presents a British persons' guide to every aspect of the history and practice of becoming the President of the United States. This week it's the New Hampshire Primary. The self-styled 'First In The Nation', it's a primary vote, which is a lot more open and less complicated than Iowa and it's caucuses, but with no less fascinating a history. Taking in every aspect of tough 'Granite State' and concluding at a derelict old hotel in Dixville Notch where the residents vote by tradition at one minute past midnight... Featuring: stories about Ronald Reagan, Ed Muskie and both Clintons; local voters; my mates Katherine and Jeff and the owner of that old hotel... Written and presented by Dave Smith (@dave___smith) The third episode in a ten-part documentary series that presents a British persons' guide to every aspect of the history and practice of becoming the President of the United States. This week it's the New Hampshire Primary. The self-styled 'First In T President, Trump, Biden, Election, Primaries, Iowa, New Hampshire, Vice President, Electoral College No