In this episode of Unscriptify, we sit down with acclaimed historian and author H. W. Brands for a candid conversation about the dilemmas that define U.S. presidents — from Lincoln’s moral tightrope to Nixon’s downfall, and the ongoing debates surrounding modern figures like Donald Trump.

We explore how history judges leaders, why controversy often accompanies power, and what it truly means to leave a lasting legacy in American politics. It’s unscripted, insightful, and as always, a little provocative — exactly what Unscriptify does best.