Historian and author Reg Ankrom discusses his book Stephen A. Douglas: The Political Apprenticeship 1833-1843.  The talk includes the early days of Douglas and his move west to Illinois.  Reg details the political growth of the "Little Giant" and describes his competition with Abraham Lincoln.  He also describes the nature of Stephen Douglas's engagement to Mary Todd (Lincoln).  The discussion includes Douglas's time as the State's Attorney and Justice on the Illinois Supreme Court.  The episode covers the Illinois politician's life in Jacksonville, Springfield and Quincy.

Host: Rob Mellon

Featured Brew:  Prairie Path Golden Ale (Two Brothers Brewing Company)

Music:  Bones Fork