Revolution Road

Jimmy Mac sits down with historian Geoff Smock for a clear look at Thomas Jefferson’s two terms as president. Geoff explains how Jefferson’s first term set one tone, then breaks down how the Embargo Act in his second term showed a different side of his leadership. You hear how these choices shaped the country and what they reveal about Jefferson’s character. Geoff also talks about his work with th...

On this episode of Revolution Road on Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac welcomes historian and author Brooke Barbier, founder of Ye Olde Tavern Tours in Boston, for a fascinating dive into the spirited side of the American Revolution. Brooke discusses her book King Hancock: The Radical Influence of a Moderate Founding Father, now available in paperback, exploring how John Hancock’s moderation helped...

In this Revolution Road segment on Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac welcomes historian and award-winning author Nancy Rubin Stuart. Nancy shares insights from her acclaimed works, including The Muse of the Revolution and Poor Richard’s Women, highlighting how women played crucial roles during the American Revolution. Topics include: How women supported the Revolution How politics divided families S...

Join host Jimmy Mac on Revolution Road as he welcomes acclaimed historian and author Ray Raphael, associate editor for the Journal of the American Revolution. For over three decades, Raphael has researched primary sources from the founding era, uncovering the vital role of everyday people and challenging myths that have shaped our patriotic past. In this segment, he discusses: Why the Constitution...

Why did the American colonies invade Canada in 1775? In this episode of Revolution Road on Road Gang Radio, hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler sit down with historian and author Mark R. Anderson to explore one of the most overlooked chapters of the American Revolution: the campaign to make Canada the 14th colony.

This week on Revolution Road, Jimmy Mac is joined by historian and Journal of the American Revolution contributor David Otersen for a fascinating deep dive into some of the less-discussed legal missteps in the early days of the United States. From states that may have never been properly admitted to the Union, to questions surrounding the eligibility of George Washington and John Adams, Otersen wa...