France has a new king after the July Revolution of 1830, and Louis-Philippe wants everyone to know he's not like a regular king — he's a cool king.

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(00:00:00) Ad

(00:02:15) Cold Open

(00:04:15) Introduction

(00:07:07) What’s in a name?

(00:11:36) The King as politician

(00:15:04) The King as citizen

(00:22:30) The King as man

(00:26:25) Courage to the sticking place

(00:30:39) Teaser

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