Smart Talk: What makes a successful president?

What to look for on Smart Talk Monday, February 15, 2016:

With another President’s Day upon us, we can expect to see the annual roll out equivalent to presidential hots and nots; lists of best and worst presidents will be flooding the internet, famous quotes will be shared and you’ll likely be home from work or school. But there’s a fundamental question that remains unanswered. What makes a president “best” or “worst”? And what about everyone in between?

Monday’s Smart Talk focuses on presidents — everyone from underrated to overrated, game changers, the forgettable and those who are undeservedly forgotten. If you think you have a favorite president now, you’ll want to tune in and give some others a try.

Dr. David O’Connell, assistant professor of political science at Dickinson College, author and presidential history expert will be joining us on the program. He’ll be on the show to discuss the popular presidents, like Kennedy and Lincoln, unpopular presidents, like Pennsylvania’s own James Buchanan and presidents in between.​