56: History, Politics, & The American Founding

History has always had a significant role in politics. Since the rise of the 1619 project, and the subsequent controversy, the role of American history is increasingly a mainstream concern. What we believe about history is at least as important as what actually happened. In this episode, we discuss historical narratives and their profound effect on shaping our worldview. To illustrate this connection, we do some myth busting of common conservative and liberal interpretations of the founding.

Music: Beauty Flow by Kevin Macleod
Photo: Painting by Howard Chandler Christy on Wikimedia