Short Stuff: James Polk, Disinterred

In this episode of Stuff You Should Know's Short Stuff segment, Josh and Chuck dive into the quirky history of James K. Polk, the 11th U.S. President who accomplished a surprising amount in just one term—from establishing the Naval Academy to creating the first U.S. postal stamp and founding the Smithsonian. But here's where it gets weird: after Polk died, his body became something of a traveling exhibit, getting moved and reburied multiple times as Tennessee officials debated where the president should permanently rest. The hosts explore the ongoing debate about whether Polk deserves better recognition and a more dignified final resting place, all while uncovering the surprisingly dramatic politics of presidential burial locations.