A look at Alexander Hamilton as Publius defending our Constitution by highlighting the philosophy of Montesquieu.  In this letter of The Federalist Papers, he wants people to understand that a confederate republic will guard against insurrection and despotism, and that a republic would be better than other models of governance. 

Revolutionary items explored in this episode trace the battles and music of Lucius Chapin, Jefferson’s reason for war, including The Intolerable Acts, and the true legend of Molly Pitcher. 

Hamilton’s reasoning for states being one united country includes territory, debt and trite squabbles. 

This episode goes back to the settlement times of Pennsylvania and Connecticut, John Winthrop Senior and Junior and the charters created in hopes of religious freedom in the 1600s. We look at the Massachusetts Bay Company and struggles between PA and CT for fertile and peaceful land in what later becomes The United States. 

The EVIL and the REMEDY is highlighted as Hamilton looks back to Greek history, steers away from Utopian fantasy and gives breaking news of 1787, to seek state ratification of the Constitution. 

The patriot namesake of Ft. Laurens in Ohio, his POW exchange & sacrifice for the Union. 

Federalist Papers 3 & 4 
+ Giving Jay’s reasons for one national defense instead of any number of regional or state forces in the newly formed country 

Tidbits about the lives of 2 great characters of the new USA, their diplomatic journey, challenges, and success 🇺🇸. 

Commentary on John Jay’s anonymously published work highlighting the dangers of outside influence on our newly formed nation-the 2nd of the Federalist Papers highlights some very contemporary issues, and Mary gives some resources and reasons for hope. 

The Apple Pie podcast gets Mary sharing a recipie for some apple cake that may or may not have been similar to something Dolley Madison made at Montpelier on some Fourth of July 200 years ago.