Political Figures Free Audio & Video

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is a personal account of the life of the famous American statesman, businessman, philosopher, inventor and scientist.

Great Biographies in Time explores the lives of some of the most intriguing figures in history.

LearnOutLoud's Great American Presidents collects four biographies of some of America's most celebrated leaders.

Was Andrew Jackson a great leader, or someone that represented one of the most lamentable moments in American history? In this documentary hosted by PBS, various historians grapple with the mixed legacy of America's 7th president.

Studs Terkel was undoubtedly one of the great radio interviewers of the 20th century, along with being an author, actor, and historian. Listen to 100s of interviews conducted by the multifaceted Studs Terkel who hosted "The Studs Terkel Program" on Chicago's fine arts radio station WFMT from 1952 to 1997.

The fascinating story of a president who knew how to harness the nation's grief over JFK's assassination, and become an unlikely champion of Civil Rights.

Nixon In The Den develops a fresh account of Nixon and his ruthless ambition to escape a loveless, impoverished background.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Seymour Hersh discusses his book "The Dark Side of Camelot"…

A rare, intimate glimpse into the life and mind of Jordan Peterson, the academic and best-selling author who captured the world's attention with his criticisms of political correctness and his life-changing philosophy on discovering personal meaning.

In this unabridged recording provided free of charge from Librivox, Ulysses S. Grant recounts what many believe is one of the greatest direct accounts of the American Civil War.