Chasing American History

Episode 2 takes us from the Declaration of Independence to the U.S. Constitution and discusses the state of slavery in the 18th Century, and the compromises made at the Constitutional Convention that protected slavery and the slave state's legislative power.

George Washington fights alongside General Braddock in the Battle of Fort Duquesne. However, his attitude and actions annoy all of his superiors and result in losing a command and an early retirement.

In this, the introduction to our series on the Civil War, David Cross discusses his personal background and how it will relate to his future discussions about the war, and also delves into the Civil War related incidents of 2017, including the demonstration in Charlottesville and comments made by President Trump regarding The Civil War.

Join us as we discuss the Thomas Jefferson Tour, an exciting historical tour that takes you to the most important places of Thomas Jefferson's life.

In Episode 4 of the Constitution, you will hear how Benjamin Franklin changes from a moderate living in England to a revolutionary ready to take a leading role in the upcoming battle.