Frank and David discuss figures from American history whose reputations took a dramatic turn for the worse. 

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Frank: 100 years of the Jefferson Foundation conference

David: Frank's new book available for pre-order

Frank and David discuss the conservative political organzation Moms for Liberty and its historical antecedents.

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Frank: US Women's World Cup team

David: Blackhaven

Frank and David discuss the history of third parties and the potential of third party candidates in 2024.

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Frank: Congrats to Dr. Krysten Blackstone and Dr. James Mackay

David: Cambridge Centre for Computing History

Frank and David discuss Johann Neem's review of Kruse and Zelizer's Myth America.

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Frank: Naturalization ceremony at Monticello

David: Emancipation Proclamation at National Archives

Frank and David discuss places to go and experiences to have to understand America.

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Frank: RIP Richard B. Bernstein

David: Jupiter Artland

Frank and David discuss the past, present, and future of AI.

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Frank: new season of Slow Burn on Clarence Thomas

David: The Diplomat

Frank and David discuss Peter Turchin's new book and if the United States is headed for collapse.

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Frank: Charles Portis in Library of America

David: Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College

Frank and David discuss the aging of America's political class.

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Frank: new position at International Center for Jefferson Studies

David: Gettyburg 1963 by Jill Titus

Frank and David discuss judicial ethics and the independence of the Supreme Court.

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Frank: Kelvingrove Museum

David: 1865 South Carolina petition digitization

This week saw former President Donald Trump in court in NYC to face more than 30 criminal charges. Frank and David discuss the history of presidents and the law, including Grant's speeding ticket.

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David: upcoming lecture by Brenda Stevenson

Frank: recording of Fennell Lecture with Julia Laite