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Founding Son: John Quincy's America

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Bob Crawford of The Avett Brothers explores the post-presidential legacy of America’s sixth president: John Quincy Adams. Though often only seen as a failed one-term president and the son of a Founding Father, Adams spent his final decades in Congress fighting the slavocracy and forming a bridge between the founding of America and the era of Lincoln. Founding Son features Patrick Warburton as the ... more

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Joanne Freeman
Professor of history and American Studies at Yale
Yale University
Episode: What Happened to Burr After He Killed Hamilton? [from American History Hotline]
Chad Orzel
Author of A Brief History of Timekeeping; Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Union College
Union College; Author
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Dr. Nicole Burt
Curator of human health and evolutionary medicine at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Episode: Was Disney’s Balto a True Story? [from American History Hotline]
Aaron Tracy
Creator and host of The Secret World of Roald Dahl
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Mark Ellis
Comedian and Rotten Tomatoes correspondent
Episode: Are These Really the Best Movies of the 21st Century? Debating the NYT’s Top 100 [from American History Hotline]
Matthew Davis
Author of A Biography of a Mountain, The Making and Meaning of Mount Rushmore
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David Fleming
Author of the book A Big Mess in Texas
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Robert Klara
Author of the book, The Hidden White House, Harry Truman and the Reconstruction of America's Most Famous Residents
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Jules Boykoff
Author and political scientist who has written extensively on the Olympics.
Episode: Are the Olympics an Appropriate Place for Protest? [American History Hotline]

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Bob Crawford
Host exploring the post-presidential legacy of John Quincy Adams with a storytelling approach.
Dana Schwartz
Host of Very Special Episodes, contributing to narrative storytelling.
Jason English
Co-host of Very Special Episodes, providing additional insights.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 630 ratings
  • JQA

    Excellent content and straight to the point analysis of one of the most underrated leaders in U.S. History.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fishhistorian
    United States6 months ago
  • Founding Son

    Very, very interesting story of John Quincy Adam’s contributions to American democracy. Well told with a lot of good background to make the story whole.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rick Leary
    United States2 years ago
  • Well done!

    I enjoyed listening and learning a lot about a man I can’t believe I knew so little about before. Thanks for the series!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LeapYearBaby
    United States2 years ago
  • Phenomenal podcast

    I’ve long been an admirer of John Adams and have considered myself an armchair expert on his life and family, but I learned so much about John Quincy in this podcast that I’d never known or hadn’t known the full story. I’ve always held him in esteem but this podcast made me realize just how extraordinary he was. Flawed and complex, but incredible to his last breath. Not exaggerating when I say that this is one of the best-made podcasts I’ve ever listened to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Slwells
    United States2 years ago
  • Founding Son

    Podcast itself is great but WAY TOO MANY ADS !

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Drascomb
    United States3 years ago

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Very well produced and researched. A story that needed to be told.
Excellent content and straight to the point analysis of one of the most underrated leaders in U.S. History.
This was a great podcast. Bob Crawford took a man who's life has always been referenced, or made into a trivia answer, and made us realize how truly important John Quincy Adams was.
I enjoyed listening and learning a lot about a man I can't believe I knew so little about before.
Very, very interesting story of John Quincy Adam's contributions to American democracy. Well told with a lot of good background to make the story whole.
Bob Crawford really gets to the dichotomy in the life of John Quincy Adams. He was an elitist New Englander who stood head and shoulders above everyone around him intellectually but ultimately served as the voice of the abolitionist movement in the US.

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The Constitution vs. Authoritarianism [from American History Hotline]
Q: How do norms interact with written constitutional provisions in preventing tyranny?
Norms provide practical power to enforce norms when laws are silent; together with the courts and Congress, they create a resilient system that can adapt to new challenges while limiting abuses of power.
The Constitution vs. Authoritarianism [from American History Hotline]
Q: What are some examples that you can think of where the Constitution held up under pressure?
Robust checks and balances, plus institutional norms, preserved peaceful transitions of power and forestalled constitutional breakdown even in moments of political tension.
What Happened to Burr After He Killed Hamilton? [from American History Hotline]
Q: What happened to Aaron Burr after Hamilton's death?
Burr fled to avoid immediate danger, faced charges related to the duel but was never convicted of murder, pursued various ventures in the West, and eventually faced treason charges in Virginia years later, ultimately dying in New York as a controversial, tragic figure.
Why Do We Spring Forward? [from American History Hotline]
Q: Donna in Stockton asks why we still have daylight saving time and why we can't get rid of it.
Chad explains that DST arose from a desire to save energy and make daylight usage more efficient, but the system is complex and contested; removing it would require broad consensus and a viable alternative, given competing needs like winter sunrises and summer evenings.
Was Disney’s Balto a True Story? [from American History Hotline]
Q: Is the Balto movie based on a true story?
Yes, there is a real Balto who participated in the 1925 serum run, although the movie takes many creative liberties with the story.

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Focused on the life and legacy of John Quincy Adams, emphasis is placed on his significant contributions beyond his presidency, particularly his anti-slavery activism during his later years in Congress. Each episode offers a nuanced exploration of Adams' character, highlighting his complex relationships with key historical figures and the societal challenges of his time. Unique storytelling elements include voice acting by notable talents, which adds depth to the narrative and engages listeners in a rich historical context. By intertwining personal anecdotes with broader themes in American history, the content appeals to history enthusiasts eager to understand not just a president's failings but his pivotal role in shaping America's moral l... more

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