On this episode, Steve and Cody conclude their discussion on the Thomas Jefferson, the Sage of Monticello, and tackle the controversies surrounding his legacy.

Sources

·        Crawford, Alan Pell. Twilight at Monticello: The Final Years of Thomas Jefferson. New York City, NY: Random House, 2008.

·        Ellis, Joseph J. American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson. New York City, NY: Randon House, 1996.

·        Gordon-Reed, Annette. The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family. New York City, NY: W.W. Norton & Co., 2008.

·        Maier, Pauline. American Scripture: Making the Declaration of Independence. New York City, NY: Knopf, 1997.

·        Meacham, Jon. Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power. New York City, NY: Randon House, 2012.

·        See the webpage for a list of general sources

Podcast to recommend: The Copperhead Conspiracy (The Copperhead Conspiracy – Reckoning, Inc.)

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On the first installment of this two-parter, Cody and Steve discuss one of the giants of the Revolution, Thomas Jefferson, and go off on too many tangents to count.

Sources

·        Crawford, Alan Pell. Twilight at Monticello: The Final Years of Thomas Jefferson. New York City, NY: Random House, 2008.

·        Ellis, Joseph J. American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson. New York City, NY: Randon House, 1996.

·        Gordon-Reed, Annette. The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family. New York City, NY: W.W. Norton & Co., 2008.

·        Maier, Pauline. American Scripture: Making the Declaration of Independence. New York City, NY: Knopf, 1997.

·        Meacham, Jon. Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power. New York City, NY: Randon House, 2012.

·        See the webpage for a list of general sources

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On this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the founder to whom all other Chief Justices are measured, John Marshall.

Sources

·        Currie, David. The Constitution in the Supreme Court: The First Hundred Years, 1789-1888. Chicago, IL: U. of Chicago Press, 1992.

·        Hobson, Charles F. The Great Chief Justice: John Marshall and the Rule of Law. Abilene, KS: U. Press of Kansas, 1996.

·        Newmyer, R. Kent. John Marshall and the Heroic Age of the Supreme Court. Baton Rouge, LA: Louisiana State U. Press, 2001.

·        Stites, Francis N. John Marshall: Defender of the Constitution. Boston, MA: Little & Brown, 1981.

·        See General Sources page on the website to see the complete list of general sources

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On this week's episode, Cody and Steve discuss the ambassador/Chief Justice/governor multitasker, John Jay.

Sources

·        Bemis, Samuel Flagg. Jay’s Treaty: A Study in Commerce and Diplomacy. New Haven, CT: Yale U. Press, 1923.

·        Bemis, Samuel Flagg & Ferrell, Robert H. The American Secretaries of State and Their Diplomacy. New York City, NY: Cooper Square, 1963.

·        Littlefield, Daniel C. “John Jay, the Revolutionary Generation, and Slavery.” New York History 81, vol. 1 (2000), pp. 91-132. . Retrieved 6 Jan 2026.

·        Magnet, Myron. “The Education of John Jay.” City Journal 20, no. 1 (2010). . Retrieved 6 Jan 2026.

·        Stahr, Walter. John Jay: Founding Father. New York City, NY: Hambledon & London, 2005.

·        See General Sources page on webpage for general sources used

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On this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the only non-delegate to sign the Constitution and the Barry Bonds of the Convention, the secretary William Jackson.

Sources

·        Fore, Samuel K. "William Jackson." In The Digital Encyclopedia of George Washington, edited by Zoie Horecny and Alexandra Montgomery. Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 2012–. . Retrieved 4 Nov 2025.

·        “Maj. William Jackson.” The State Society of the Cincinnati of Pennsylvania. < https://pasocietyofthecincinnati.org/gallery_post/maj-william-jackson/>. Retrieved 4 Nov 2025.

·        Wright, Robert K., MacGregor, Morris J. Soldier-Statesmen of the Constitution. Washington, DC: U.S. Army Center of Military History, 1987.

·        See General Sources page on the website to see the list of general sources

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On this first episode of America's semiquincentennial year, Steve and Cody discuss the ur-lawyer and Count Dooku in disguise, Jared Ingersoll.

Sources

·        Peters, Thom. “From the Archives…” Views from the Hill (Fall 2009). Hopkins School. . Retrieved 28 Oct 2025.

·        Wright, Robert K., MacGregor, Morris J. Soldier-Statesmen of the Constitution. Washington, DC: U.S. Army Center of Military History, 1987.

·        See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources

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On this final episode of 2025, Steve and Cody discuss Richard Hutson, his relationship to a ghost, and discuss what's ahead for 2026.

Sources

·        O’Neall, John B. Biographical Sketches of the Bench and Bar in South Carolina. Charleston, SC: Courtenay & Co., 1859.

·        Hutson, William M. “The Hutson Family of South Carolina.” The South Carolina Historical and Genealogical Magazine. 9: 127-140, 1908.

·        “The Circular Graveyard.” Charleston Terrors. 17 Oct 2019. . Retrieved 21 Oct 2025.

·        See pinned post on Blusky for general sources

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On this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the second most famous but least traitorous son of Norwich, Connecticut, Samuel Huntington, as well as the weird names of the time.

Sources

·        Gerlach, Larry R. Connecticut Congressman: Samuel Huntington, 1731-96. Hartford, CT: Bicentennial Commission, 1977.

·        Klos, Stanley L. President Who? Forgotten Founders. Pittsburgh, PA: Evisum, 2004.

·        Pyne, Frederick. “Samuel Huntington.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. . Retrieved 14 Oct 2025.

·        See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources

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