Presidential Sex by Wesley Hagood (Part Two)

In part two of our reasonable election special, Alyssa and Kevin pick back up with the second half of the conversation about the book Presidential Sex, discussing the sucio to rotted behaviors of Warren Harding, Franklin Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, and Bill Clinton. 

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Opening Credit Music:

“Western Wind,” written by Carly Rae Jepsen, ; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. The Loneliest Time, Interscope, 2022.

Closing Credit Music:

“Too Much,” written by Carly Rae Jepsen, John Hill, Jordan Palmer, Noonie Bao, and Sammy Leighton Clay; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. Dedicated, Interscope, 2019.

Episode Music Credits:

“We Didn’t Start The Fire,” written and performed by Billy Joel. Storm Front, Columbia, 1989.

“Jackie’s Strength,” written and performed by Tori Amos. Songs From The Choir Girl Hotel, Atlantic, 1998.

“President,” written by Wyclef Jean and Jerry Duplessis; performed by Wyclef Jean. Welcome to Haiti: Creole 101, Koch, 2004.

“Don’t Stop” written by Christine McVie; performed by Fleetwood Mac. Rumors, Warner Brothers, 1976

“You Haven’t Done Nuthin,” written by Stevland Morris; performed by Stevie Wonder featuring The Jackson Five. Fulfillingness' First Finale, Tamla/Motown, 1974.

“You’re The Man,” written by Marvin Gaye and Kenneth Stover; performed by Marvin Gaye. Motown, 1972.

“Brick x Brick,” written and performed by E.R. Fightmaster. Bloodshed Baby, Fightmaster Industries, 2024.

“Fight The Power,” written by Carlton Ridenhour, Eric Sadler, Hank Boxley, and Keith Boxley; performed by Public Enemy. Fear of A Black Planet, Def Jam, 1990.

“I’m Afraid of Americans,” written by David Bowie and Brian Eno; performed by David Bowie with additional production by Trent Reznor. I’m Afraid of Americans, Virgin, 1997.