The Science of Presidency: AMSEcast with Andrew Busch

The Science of Presidency: AMSEcast with Andrew Busch

May 20, 2026 · 55 min

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This episode explores the science behind the presidency and the behaviors of American presidents throughout history.

On this episode of AMSEcast, host and AMSE executive director Alan Lowe discusses the science of a presidency with Andrew Busch, the associate director and professor at the Institute of American Civics at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The episode goes in depth to analyze the behaviors of not only the American political system, but also its presidents, and how they have operated throughout different political climates and times in history.

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Host: Alan Lowe

Guest: Andrew Busch

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Organizations: Institute of American Civics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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