This took a long time to get to market! You can hear it in my intro where I talk about the end of the year! I was going to edit it out, but what the heck, goes to show that I do take my time on this, if a little too much. Anyway, in this episode of the podcast, we delve into the journey of Lewis and Clark, and a couple of other journeys into Louisiana besides. It was a fun one to do and I’m glad it’s finished. Of course, Lewis and Clark are just getting started! Sources Ambrose, Stephen E. Undaunted Courage: Merriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the opening of the American West. Touchstone ..read more

In this episode, we delve into the purchase of the Louisiana Territory by the United States. A little background on the territory and then how the deal comes together pretty quickly after some fast maneuvering by Jefferson and his administration ..read more

In this month’s episode, we take a look at the pivotal Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison and an international conflict on the high seas, namely the Mediterranean. It’s the first Barbary War, 1801-1805. Also here is the link to donate to help victims of flooding near Derna as mentioned in the cast ..read more

The election of 1800 was finally over and Jefferson finally took over. It didn’t take long for major changes to take place. We also delve a little into Jefferson as a person and what created his worldview ..read more

Adams is off the stage and a new president will be sworn in, but who? It’s Jefferson v. Burr in the winter of 1801 ..read more

Well, here we are! 1800, woot!! To get started with the new century, we talk about the election of 1800, a repeat of 1796, at least on the surface. This election will change everything! No really, it does ..read more

Almost made it in one month! This episode tackles what would become the defining issue of the Adams presidency: the Alien and Sedition Acts. Part national security fears, part political payback, all controversial. Come the election of 1800, it became a pivotal issue ..read more

It took a while, but we are approaching the end of the Washington presidency. This cast is dedicated to the Farewell Address of George Washington. Direct quotes from the address are weaved throughout which I hope you find as interesting as I do ..read more

In this episode we talk about the changes in Washington’s administration as we get toward the end of his time in office. We also talk about Washington and slavery, debunking some myths and discussing Washington’s history with slavery ..read more

Alas, not nearly as timely as I’d hoped! But in this episode of the podast, we get to all things French! The United States and the French Revolution, French diplomacy and how feelings toward the French impacted American politics. I’m trying out a little drop music to give the cast a little flair. We’ll see if it lasts. If nothing else, it was kind of fun to play with. Music by JuliusH from Pixabay ..read more