#1524 Past Present Future with Joseph Ellis
Listening to America
12/06/22
•57m
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Clay Jenkinson and the historian Joseph Ellis have a wide-ranging conversation beginning with Jefferson's failing reputation, and ending with both of them sharing their thoughts on the future. They also discuss our recent elections and the need for young and vibrant new leaders in America.
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Books and articles mentioned on this episode include: "Hear what the founders are saying," an op-ed in the Los Angeles Times by Joseph Ellis, and Passionate Sage by Joseph Ellis from W. W. Norton
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Thomas Jefferson is interpreted and portrayed by Clay S. Jenkinson.
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#1523 Core Principles
November 29, 2022
•60m
President Jefferson shares his core principles. During the out-of-character segment, Clay Jenkinson addresses some of the extreme contradictions between what Jefferson said he believed in and what he actually did.
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You can find Clay's books on our website, along with a list of his favorite books on Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, and other topics.
Thomas Jefferson is interpreted and portrayed by Clay S. Jenkinson.
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#1525 Both Sides Now
December 13, 2022
•63m
Clay Jenkinson responds to listener comments and questions. He speculates on how Jefferson would have responded to social media — spoiler alert — Clay says he would have been great at it, and he guesses how Jefferson would have responded to some of the social phenomena of our time. Clay also responds to a letter from a teacher in Iowa who says it is important to teach all sides of history.
Subscribe to the Thomas Jefferson Hour on YouTube.
Support the show by joining the 1776 Club or by donating to the Thomas Jefferson Hour, Inc. You can learn more about Clay's cultural tours and retreats at jeffersonhour.com/tours. Check out our merch.
You can find Clay's books on our website, along with a list of his favorite books on Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, and other topics.
Thomas Jefferson is interpreted and portrayed by Clay S. Jenkinson.
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