FDR

In this engaging audiobook, Anthony J. Badger explores Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency, which began in 1933 amid a severe economic crisis marked by 25 percent unemployment and collapsing banks. Badger highlights Roosevelt's political acumen and the transformative New Deal reforms that addressed these challenges, from legalizing alcohol to providing mortgage relief for millions. By humanizing Roosevelt, the narrative suggests a new standard for assessing future presidents, focusing on the interplay between pragmatic politics and principled leadership.