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Ken Burns has just released his new 12-hour PBS documentary about the American Revolution, and Skye's watched all of it. On this episode, he talks with David French about some of the less well-known aspects of the Revolution, how they shaped American history, and lessons we can apply to our current political and cultural challenges. David and Skye also share their favorite must-watch holiday movies.
0:00 - Theme Song
1:15 - Ken Burn's American Revolution Documentary
14:12 - American Grit and Consensus
20:25 - Strong Minorities
23:56 - Tory or Patriot?
32:00 - Great Man Theory
37:00 - Are We Actually Divided?
42:00 - The Activist Groups
58:00 - Holiday Movies
1:03:00 - End Credits
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Ken Burns has just released his new 12-hour PBS documentary about the American Revolution, and Skye's watched all of it. On this episode, he talks with David French about some of the less well-known aspects of the Revolution, how they shaped American history, and lessons we can apply to our current political and cultural challenges. David and Skye also share their favorite must-watch holiday movies.
0:00 - Theme Song
1:15 - Ken Burn's American Revolution Documentary
14:12 - American Grit and Consensus
20:25 - Strong Minorities
23:56 - Tory or Patriot?
32:00 - Great Man Theory
37:00 - Are We Actually Divided?
42:00 - The Activist Groups
58:00 - Holiday Movies
1:03:00 - End Credits

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