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Founding Brothers

14 min read 19 min listen Narrated by Sophie
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What’s it about?

A vivid exploration of six pivotal moments in the lives of America's founders, revealing how their rivalries and compromises forged a fragile republic.

You’ll learn

  • Why the founders' compromises were essential
  • How personal honor shaped early politics
  • The role of contingency in the nation's survival
  • How slavery haunted the revolutionary vision