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In this episode, Ethan talks with Steve Edenbo, an actor and historical interpreter of Thomas Jefferson. Since 1999, he has portrayed the author of the Declaration of Independence. Let's be clear, Edenbo is not the real Thomas Jefferson, but rather, embodies him through his work. The two talk of the current political moment, historical scholarship, the time he met Tom Selleck, the behind-the-scenes of being an actor, audience engagement, and of course, Thomas Jefferson himself. All that and more!     

How did America become a society run by capitalism? In this episode, Ethan talks about four men who helped boost capitalism as the economic fuel of the United States. He also talks about how it relates to modern society and companies like Wal-Mart, Amazon, and Microsoft! He also talks about socialism, cousins who get married, and how J.P. Morgan bailed out the United States Treasury--all that and more in this episode! 

How has America influenced the rest of the world? At what point did America become a major global force? In this episode, Ethan is joined by his friend and European Historian, Panayiotis Hatzis! Using both of their historical knowledge, they examine the United States as a major influence on other countries. They also talk about communism, terrorism, Monroe & Truman Doctrines, and much more! 

The story of America doesn't come without its flaws and scandals, especially when it comes to sex. But what was the first? In this episode, Ethan talks about the history of the Hamilton - Reynolds affair and how it affected the reputation of the United States' first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton.   

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