Listening to America

This bonus episode is an excerpt from #752 Inaugural, originally published in January of 2009. Thomas Jefferson, as portrayed by Clay S. Jenkinson, discusses his inaugural address of March 4th, 1801. You can hear the original episode in full on the blog . Yale provides the full text of Jefferson's First Inaugural Address .

This week, we return with the 15th installment of the "Jefferson 101" series. In this second of two shows discussing Jefferson's time as the first Secretary of State, we learn more about Jefferson's vision of America and the strong disagreements he had with Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton. Find this episode, along with further recommended reading,  on the blog .

This week, we return with the 14th installment of the "Jefferson 101" series. The program is the first of two shows discussing Jefferson's time as the first Secretary of State. It begins with the story of Jefferson's return from Europe and the effect his time in France had on his own political sentiments. Find this episode, along with further recommended reading,  on the blog .

Clay S. Jenkinson, the creator of the Thomas Jefferson Hour, shares stories about his 2016 trip to Rome. Clay talks about the effect Rome had on Jefferson, despite the fact that Jefferson never visited the city. Read more on the blog , where you can find images of the art and architecture discussed on this episode, along with additional recommended reading. "I think [Jefferson] would have been a l...

Clay & David recall and re-listen to some of the more memorable moments on the Thomas Jefferson Hour during the past year. Find this episode, along with recommended reading,  on the blog . Support the show by joining the  1776 Club  or by  donating  to the Thomas Jefferson Hour, Inc. You can learn more about our Cultural Tours & Retreats with Clay S. Jenkinson at  jeffersonhour.com/tours . Thomas...

Attempting to move President Jefferson into the Christmas Spirit is always a challenge, and this year is no different. This year, we present excerpts from past Jefferson Hour shows discussing Jefferson's feelings about the holiday and memories of his own Christmas experiences. Find this episode, along with recommended reading,  on the blog . Support the show by joining the  1776 Club  or by  donat...

In last week's show, we heard President Thomas Jefferson speak to an audience in Abingdon, Maryland, but many of the submitted questions were left unanswered. We attend to that this week by providing answers to the overflow of questions for President Jefferson.

This week's show comes from a recording made by WAMD 970 in Abingdon, Maryland for the Harford County Library Foundation . The program was recorded as part of a Constitution Day program and was hosted by Dr. William Allen.

Guest host Joe Lovell of Amarillo, Texas returns to speak with President Thomas Jefferson about revolution, public education and the need for true leadership.

Guest host Joe L. Lovell of Amarillo, Texas speaks with President Thomas Jefferson about the workings of America's legal system and the importance of each citizen's right to a fair judicial system.

Prompted by requests from many Jefferson Hour listeners, this week Clay Jenkinson discusses the outcome of the 2016 election.

President Jefferson discusses the election of 1800, which he referred to as the Second American Revolution, and he helps us to see some of the parallels with the election of 2016. This episode was recorded on November 7th, 2016.

In episode #1200 Our Republic, President Jefferson spoke about the differences between a true democracy and a republic. Clay Jenkinson asked listeners to send us their suggestions to improve our republic.

In episode #1200 Our Republic, President Jefferson spoke about the differences between a true democracy and a republic. Clay Jenkinson asked listeners to send us their suggestions to improve our republic. Those many responses are discussed this and next week.

Clay S. Jenkinson asked listeners to write in with their thoughts and personal experiences about living on minimum wages. During this show, he shares and discusses the responses received.

President Jefferson, as portrayed by Clay S. Jenkinson, is joined in conversation by Benjamin Franklin, as portrayed by GregRobin Smith.

Bill Thomas of Prairie Public Radio hosts a live performance of the Thomas Jefferson Hour in Fargo, North Dakota.

Bill Thomas of Prairie Public Radio hosts a live performance of the Thomas Jefferson Hour in Fargo, North Dakota.

President Jefferson is discusses the differences between a democracy and a republic.

President Jefferson shares his positions about immigration, isolationism, nationalism and when it's appropriate to put America first.

President Jefferson answers questions about civil disobedience, the dark side of Jefferson, political correctness, and how the majority rules over the minority in our democracy.

Clay S. Jenkinson discusses the protests occurring at the Standing Rock Reservation in North Dakota over the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.

This Jefferson 101 episode is the third of three shows devoted to Jefferson's time in Paris from 1784 to 1789.

This Jefferson 101 episode is the second of three shows devoted to Jefferson's time in Paris from 1784 to 1789.

This Jefferson 101 episode is the first of three shows devoted to Jefferson's time in Paris from 1784 to 1789.