George Washington: Republican & Democrat
American Radical
The reality of George Washington, the flesh and blood man who achieved the improbable against formidable odds is in many respects more interesting than the mythic legend that resulted in a 10-foot tall marble statue of Washington as Cincinnatus, the great hero of the ancient Roman Republic. Join me as we peel back the layers of mythology and lore to reveal the man as he existed in his time. Discover for yourself why Washington's final admonishing to all Americans to resist the influence of political parties stands as relevant today as it was in the closing years of the 18th Century. This is...
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William McKinley: Emperor of Democracy
American Radical
From commanding troops on Civil War battlefields to presiding over the United States government at the dawn of the American Century, one man stood above all others in both character and accomplishment. Join me for a walk on the enlightened side as we gain insight into the life and legacy of William McKinley, the Emperor of Democracy.
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Jennifer Dunn: A Pushy Broad
American Radical
Single mother...political power broker...congressional leader...advisor to presidents...fearless champion of people who live on the ragged edge of life...Jennifer Dunn was an American Radical.
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MLK: The Content of His Character
American Radical
So much is known about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, but there is so much to learn about the character of the man himself. Join American Radical for a walk on the inspired side. Discover how the great Civil Rights icon was connected to the original Star Trek series and one of the most famous actors of the past 30 years. This is American Radical.
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A Republic: If You Can Keep It
American Radical
Many people have begun to write the epitaph of the American Republic and this nation's grand experiment with self-government. WE THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES... Two groups have come to dominate American politics as the first quarter mark of the 21st Century approaches: Personality-cult Conservatives and Neo-progressive Liberals. As the NeoProgs and PerCons battle to tear each other apart, a third group has emerged from the political and cultural shadows. While the roots of this groups members run deep into the very foundations of the republic, a new generation stands ready to assume...
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Anson Burlingame: American Radical
American Radical
As political passions boil over at the U.S. Capitol, a senator is violently attacked for trying to force his "liberal Massachussetts values" on "red" states in which residents have grown increasingly frustrated by the heavy-handed intrusions of the federal government into their everyday affairs. In the wake of the attack in the senate, and at a moment in which it seems as if the whole thing may spin out of control and come crashing down to dust, one member of Congress decides to stand on principle (and a particular set of skills he developed over the course of a long career). Join us to...
info_outlineFrom commanding troops on Civil War battlefields to presiding over the United States government at the dawn of the American Century, one man stood above all others in both character and accomplishment. Join me for a walk on the enlightened side as we gain insight into the life and legacy of William McKinley, the Emperor of Democracy.