(Backgrounds by Craig & Karl for The Washington Post; Photo by Amy King/The Washington Post)In the newest episode of the Presidential podcast, we look at the legacy of Gerald Ford—who took over the vice presidency following Spiro Agnew's resignation as vice president...and then took over the White House following President Nixon's resignation in 1974. This unique series of events made Ford the only president in American history who reached the nation's top spot without having been elected to national office by voters. For the episode, the president's son Steven Ford joins White House photographer David Hume Kennerly and Berkeley professor Daniel Sargent to talk about how Gerald Ford's experience working across the aisle in Congress affected his leadership style as president. Listen to the episode here or on iTunes:In previous episodes of the Presidential podcast, we've explored topics like Theodore Roosevelt's heartbreak and the violent life of Andrew Jackson. The podcast is hosted by Lillian Cunningham, editor of The Washington Post's On Leadership section.

Source: Washington Post September 18, 2016 21:33 UTC