Redeeming Jefferson

Redeeming Jefferson

By Connor Wentling and Rob BarnesSociety & CultureHistory
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Redeeming Jefferson episodes

  • A Visit To Monticello
    Connor and Rob tour the home of Thomas Jefferson and discuss their favorite features of the house as well as the impact of the architect himself on all aspects of Monticello.
    22 min
  • Nature and Contentment
    Connor and Rob talk with Derrick again and get an update on his Appalachian Trail thru-hike and discuss contentment and the benefits of time spent in nature.
    47 min
  • Gardening and Farming
    Connor and Rob talk to Bailey Westbrook from Cherry Place Farm in Rock Hill about life as a modern farmer and how to keep Jeffersonian principles about agriculture alive today.
    53 min
  • The Second Amendment
    Connor and Rob discuss the historical origins of the second amendment to the US Constitution, it's original context and meaning, and how our perception of it and judicial rulings have changed over the years.
    45 min
  • Self-Reliance
    Connor and Rob discuss the Jeffersonian ideal of self-reliance and how it ties into the themes of Henry David Thoreau's "Walden"
    25 min
  • Wilderness Exploration
    We sit down with our nephew Derrick Wentling to talk about his upcoming Appalachian Trail thru-hike and compare it to the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
    49 min
  • Jefferson and Religion
    Rev. Daniel Burbage joins Connor and Rob to discuss the historical impact of Thomas Jefferson's contribution to the ideals of religious liberty in the America.
    49 min
  • Impeachment and Treason
    A discussion about two impeachment proceedings during Thomas Jefferson's time as president, both against members of the Judiciary as well as Aaron Burr's notorious trial for treason against the United States.
    36 min
  • Science and Education
    Local high school science teacher and former SC Teacher of the Year Susan Snyder discusses the importance of education and the impact teachers can have..
    47 min

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Discussions about race, religion, politics, and American life from a Jeffersonian point of view