Solo Episodes
Episode 75: Stephen Hopkins - The Experienced Rhode Islander and the …
While many of the Signers were young men who had just recently rose to prominence in politics, some already had critical experien…
Episode 73: One Year After 1/6 - A Personal Reflection From a Former …
Earlier this week, many Americans reflected on the state of the country one year after the tragic 1/6 Capitol riots that left mul…
Episode 71: Elbridge Gerry - Bridging the Gap Between Strong Governme…
Few Founders have been more influential in promoting strong government and protection of civil liberties than Elbridge Gerry. Lea…
Episode 69: Holiday Fireside Chat of 2021
During the most trying times, what made Christmas and the winter holidays so special in America? Listen to stories and letters ab…
Episode 67: Robert Treat Paine - The "Objection Maker" Who Rejected T…
While John Adams is best known for representing British Capt. Thomas Preston and his soldiers at the Boston Massacre trial, a clo…
Episode 65: The Call of Duty at the Cowpens
In the wake of Veterans' Day, we honor those who served the nation with a unique episode about a little-known South Carolina-base…
Episode 63: John Adams - The Astute Lawyer with Thoughts on Government
How did a prominent lawyer in the aftermath of the Boston Massacre become one of the leading minds of the American Revolution? Fi…
Episode 61: A Forgotten Westminster Ally during the American Revoluti…
During the American Revolution, there were some unlikely friends in Great Britain who sided with the colonies. Find out how one l…
Episode 59: Samuel Adams - An American Brew of Oratory and Republican…
While now commonly known for the beer company namesake, Samuel Adams is one of the most vocal American revolutionaries in U.S. hi…
Episode 57: "Long Shot" Amendment Propositions to the U.S. Constituti…
With approximately 12,000 proposed amendments to the U.S. Constitution, there are bound to be some constitutional long shots that…
Episode 55: Brig. Gen. William Whipple - A Merchant Supporting a Glor…
William Whipple was a New Hampshire native who imagined himself as a longtime, successful merchant. But things certainly took a d…
Episode 53: The China Blunder of President Tyler
In 1845, President John Tyler ratified the first U.S. treaty with China: the Treaty of Wanghia. Almost 180 years later, this litt…
Episode 51: Dr. Josiah Bartlett - A Founder and Ancestor of The West …
When people hear "Josiah Bartlett," they may think of the U.S. President Josiah "Jed" Bartlet from the popular TV show The West W…
Episode 49: How Jacobson v. Massachusetts Upheld Representative Democ…
This week, we learn how the little-known case, Jacobson v. Massachusetts, can provide lessons and insight on the importance of up…
Episode 47: John Hancock - The First Signature of Independence
Welcome to the first episode of the Sacred Honor Series! To begin this new series, we learn about how this signer went from wealt…