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Ben Franklin's World

Liz Covart
American Revolution
Slavery
Declaration Of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Boston Tea Party
Philadelphia
British Empire
Rhode Island
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Early American History
Haudenosaunee
Boston
Genealogy
Continental Army
Tea
Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial America
Loyalism
France

This is a multiple award-winning podcast about early American history. It’s a show for people who love history and who want to know more about the historical people and events that have impacted and shaped our present-day world. Each episode features conversations with professional historians who help shed light on important people and events in early American history.

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When we think about the foreign help that won American independence, most of us think of France. But in 1781, John Adams told the leaders of the Dutch Republic that the histories of their two nations seemed "but a transcript" of each other.

Why did ... more

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We talk about the 1776 New York Campaign as a series of Continental Army defeats, from Brooklyn in August to Fort Washington’s fall in November. But for New Yorkers, the campaign raised a harder question: How would they survive an occupation that las... more

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On October 28, 1776, the two armies of the American Revolutionary War met in White Plains, a small town about 30 miles north of New York City. Westchester County remained a wedge between the British Army to the south and the Continental Army to the n... more

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All year, we’ve explored the American Revolution from many vantage points, from its politics and battles to the experiences of women, enslaved and free people of color, Native Americans, and Loyalists.

In this episode, we’re going to take an LBGTQ+ ... more

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Recent Guests

Dirk Alkemade
Postdoctoral researcher in Dutch political history at Leiden University
Leiden University
Episode: 456 How the Dutch Republic Helped Win the American Revolution
Matthijs Tieleman
Assistant professor of history at Illinois State University and author of The Patriot Atlantic
Illinois State University
Episode: 456 How the Dutch Republic Helped Win the American Revolution
Sarah Henry
Chief Curator Emerita at the Museum of the City of New York
Museum of the City of New York
Episode: The Occupied City: New York and the American Revolution
Blake McGready
Historian and associate curator of The Occupied City exhibition
Museum of the City of New York
Episode: The Occupied City: New York and the American Revolution
Char Weigel
Historian and vice president for special projects at Revolutionary Westchester 250
Revolutionary Westchester 250
Episode: 454 Life Between Two Armies: Westchester County and the American Revolution
Rachel Hope Cleves
Professor of History at the University of Victoria; historian of gender and sexuality.
University of Victoria
Episode: 453 Everyday LGBTQ+ Experiences in the American Revolution
Jen Manion
Social and cultural historian of gender and sexuality in American life.
Amherst College
Episode: 453 Everyday LGBTQ+ Experiences in the American Revolution
John McCurdy
Professor of History researching colonial and revolutionary America, gender, and LGBTQ+ history.
Eastern Michigan University
Episode: 453 Everyday LGBTQ+ Experiences in the American Revolution
Catherine Carté
Associate professor of history at Southern Methodist University and author of Religion and the American Revolution in Imperial History
Southern Methodist University
Episode: BFW Revisited: Religion and the American Revolution

Host

Liz Covart
Historian, podcast producer, and founder of Clio Digital Media

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Please, Fix the guest audio!

    I enjoy the content but every guest has audio issues. Some sound like they are on a speaker phone in 1995. Some sound like they are eating the mic. Sometimes it's close to unbearable.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    amywagner
    United States6 months ago
  • Not Woke Enough

    Please, I need more shows about slavery.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    craneshaft
    United States6 months ago
  • Excellent podcast

    This is a very informative podcast. I have learned so much new stuff about our history. Liz is a great host with good questions for her excellent guests. Enjoying it so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Twin brook Farm
    United States6 months ago
  • Too much Valley-Speak!

    The Civilian Life in Occupied Cities episode is un-listenable! The vocal fry and Valley Girl accent are so grating and unprofessional.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SaraB3301
    United States8 months ago
  • I like History & this Podcast

    Excellent podcast. Liz is a real powerhouse and has created an extensive library of interviews that offer engaging listening. Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bill R.
    United States8 months ago

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A few listeners find some interviews overly long or less conversational, and would prefer tighter editing.
Many value the depth, research, and attention to people and perspectives missing from familiar accounts of American history.
Some listeners find the guest audio inconsistent, with occasional sound quality that makes interviews difficult to hear.
Some welcome the inclusion of race, gender, and Indigenous history, while others object to that emphasis or view it as political.
Listeners praise Liz Covart's questions and the knowledgeable guests, describing the interviews as informative and engaging.

Chart Rankings

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#123
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Talking Points

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456 How the Dutch Republic Helped Win the American Revolution
Q: How did John Adams achieve his goals of Dutch recognition and financial support for the United States?
After the States General initially refused to receive him, Adams worked with Dutch writers and journalists to circulate his documents and influence public opinion. The States General officially received him in 1782, followed by a treaty of amity and commerce.
456 How the Dutch Republic Helped Win the American Revolution
Q: What made the Dutch Republic different from other European powers in the 18th century?
It was a wealthy, highly urbanized republic and a confederation of seven provinces with substantial local autonomy, rather than a centralized monarchy.
The Occupied City: New York and the American Revolution
Q: Could you tell us about the different people living in New York City while the British are occupying it and the types of tensions, the racial, ethnic, and otherwise tensions that existed?
The city received white loyalists, British soldiers and their families, and roughly 10,000 people fleeing slavery. People competed for housing and work, while self-emancipated people sought to secure the freedom promised by the British and contributed to the war effort.
The Occupied City: New York and the American Revolution
Q: Would you tell us why the British were so keen to bring Long Island, New York City and Westchester County under their control in 1776?
New York could separate New England from the Mid-Atlantic and Southern colonies, provide control of the Hudson River, and offer existing military infrastructure. The British also expected loyalist support and hoped to win colonists back to their side.
454 Life Between Two Armies: Westchester County and the American Revolution
Q: What was the experience like for enslaved African Americans in Westchester during the war?
Enslaved people had limited freedom to choose where to go. Some fled across British lines after proclamations offered freedom, while others were left to protect property or endured coercion and violence; many who reached British lines were evacuated to Canada.

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What is Ben Franklin's World about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations with professional historians explore the people, communities, ideas, and events that shaped early America, especially the colonial period, American Revolution, and early republic. Host Liz Covart guides interviews that connect focused historical research with larger questions about political power, religion, Indigenous sovereignty, slavery, gender, and everyday life. Guests include university historians, museum curators, and Indigenous educators who bring specialized expertise and, at times, community perspectives to the discussion.

The approach is research-led and attentive to perspectives often left out of familiar national narratives. Episodes pair close examination of specific records, places, and people with discussion o... more

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