Richard Ballinger
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Richard Ballinger has been mentioned in one podcast episode on American History Tellers (May 2025). Ballinger’s actions regarding Alaska coal lands and perceived ties to private interests drive Pinchot’s accusations and Taft’s decision to fire him.
Richard Achilles Ballinger was an American politician who served as mayor of Seattle, Washington, from 1904 to 1906, Commissioner of the United States General Land Office from 1907 to 1908 and U.S. Secretary of the Interior from 1909 to 1911.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | May 2025 on American History Tellers |
| Role | U.S. Secretary of the Interior |
| Affiliation | Taft Administration; U.S. Department of the Interior |
Who talks about Richard Ballinger on podcasts?
Richard Ballinger came up; the most recent mention was May 2025 on American History Tellers.