SOTU (thread 9), Episode 1: If George Washington Watched Trump's State of the Union

Imagine George Washington, powdered wig and all, planted on a couch two days after Trump's State of the Union: he'd probably be rubbing his temples. He believed the presidency should be steady, boring, and a force for unity — not a two-hour partisan spectacle.

This episode walks that gap between 18th-century restraint and modern political theater, asking what happens when the office becomes a brand instead of a bulwark. Stick around; it’s a short history lesson and a friendly reality check.