Number One Observatory Circle is a deep-dive into the lives of the second-most powerful leader in the U.S. — vice president. Despite the fact that vice presidents are a heartbeat away from being the president, many have historically held very little power. Why is that changing? Here are their stories.

I’m Micah Brickner, the creator of this podcast. I live in the quaint, but bustling little city of Lancaster, Pa. — which is also home of one of America’s worst presidents: James Buchanan. I hold both an M.A. and B.A. from Indiana Wesleyan University and I work in non-profit communications. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/numberone/support