In a dramatic decision that sparked national debate, New York City voted to remove a statue of Thomas Jefferson from City Hall — a figure who helped write the Declaration of Independence. But why was this founding father, once revered, suddenly deemed too controversial to stand?This episode explores the real story behind Jefferson’s fall from civic grace. We dive into the rise of “woke” politics, reckonings with America’s slaveholding past, and the behind-closed-doors vote that sealed his fate. You’ll learn what drove the decision, who pushed back, and how the meaning of history itself is being rewritten in real-time.

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