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Author: Peter Kastor, Washington University in St. Louis

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Peter Kastor, Washington University in St. Louis

I am a historian who examines the intersection of American politics and culture. My work examines not only the realities of politics and policymaking, but also the ways that Americans interpret and imagine the political world around them. Much of that focuses on the Presidency in politics, policymaking, and culture. My work in this area extends from the Founding Fathers through the current day. In addition to my research in these fields, I teach courses on the American political system in general and the American Presidency in particular. I have written periodic op-ed pieces for various media outlets, and have served as an expert for print, radio, and TV journalists.

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Hunter Biden Is the Latest Presidential Child to Stain a White House Reputation − but Others Have Shined It up

by Peter Kastor, Washington University in St. Louis September 15, 2023

Presidential Children Have Reflected How Americans Think About Age and Gender, Parenting and Politics. Hunter Biden, the surviving son of President Joe Biden, was... Read more.

Frozen Talks on ICE Tactics

Senate Democrats Surrender Shutdown Fight, Leaving Health Care and Aid at Risk

Shutdown Politics We Understand

Trump to Workers: Drop Dead

Blowing Away Wind Farms

2025: The Year the US Gave Up On Climate, and the World Gave Up On Us

Jane Goodall, the Gentle Disrupter Whose Research on Chimpanzees Redefined What It Meant To Be Human

Defending the Earth Is Deadly Work. A New Report Illuminates How Much.

Inside the Pentagon: Why Concerns Are Growing Over Trump’s Military Leadership Moves

Holding Our Breath: Who Doesn’t Love A Good Rescue Story?

Pete Hegseth’s “Kill Talk” and the Death of Democratic War Rhetoric

Trump’s Iran War: Bombing Without a Plan, Authority, or Endgame

Blowing Away Wind Farms

Energy Transition: What It Means for Oil and Gas Trading

Trump Is Fast-Tracking New Coal Mines — Even When They Don’t Make Economic Sense

Trump’s Coal Fetish

Worry About a ‘Weak’ Image

Remind Me. Why Cuba?

America First Meets China First

4 ways the war in Iran has weakened the United States in the great power game

The Tragic Growth of Ebola

When To See a Bipolar Disorder Therapist for Support

Choosing the Right Medical Red Light Therapy System

Drugs Would Be Cheap but for Patents That Make Them Expensive

After Helene: Lost & Found

Why More Companies Are Tightening Internal Payroll Verification Processes

How to Keep Living the Life You Love at Home as You Age

Ways Small Business Owners Can Protect Themselves

Author: Peter Kastor, Washington University in St. Louis

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Hunter Biden Is the Latest Presidential Child to Stain a White House Reputation − but Others Have Shined It up