Listening to America

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Listening to America aims to "light out for the territories," traveling less visited byways and taking time to see this immense, extraordinary country with fresh eyes while listening to the many voices of America's past, present, and future. Led by noted historian and humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson, Listening to America travels the country's less visited byways, from national parks and forests to historic sites to countless under-recognized rural and urban places. Through this exploration, Clay and team find and tell the overlooked historical and contemporary stories that shape America's pe...

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#1207 The Elections of 1800 and 2016 11.11.2016 1:00:40

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.

#1206 Save the Republic (Part Two) 04.11.2016 1:00:49

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.

#1205 Save the Republic (Part One) 28.10.2016 59:43

#1204 Minimum Wage 21.10.2016 1:00:03

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.

#1203 Benjamin Franklin's Visit 14.10.2016 59:01

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

#1202 Income Inequality (Live in Fargo) 03.10.2016 57:54

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

#1201 Religion (Live in Fargo) 30.09.2016 55:15

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

#1200 Our Republic 23.09.2016 57:51

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

#1199 America First 17.09.2016 1:00:30

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

#1198 Winners and Losers 09.09.2016 1:01:27

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.

#1197 Load the Pipes 02.09.2016 55:13

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

#1196 Jefferson 113 (Jefferson in Paris) 27.08.2016 58:44

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

#1195 Jefferson 112 (Jefferson in Paris) 19.08.2016 59:59

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

#1194 Jefferson 111 (Jefferson in Paris) 12.08.2016 1:00:13

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

#1193 What They Said 06.08.2016 1:01:19

President Jefferson is asked to share his thoughts about the speeches made at the Republican and Democratic conventions.

#1192 Catherine and the Classics 29.07.2016 1:01:30

Clay Jenkinson is joined by his daughter Catherine to discuss their recent trip to Greece, her plans to study the classics and, of course, Thomas Jefferson.

#1191 A Bleak Moment 23.07.2016 59:22

As Clay says, "This is a tough one." This week in a special out-of-character program, Clay discusses the recent episodes of violence occurring in America, and how Thomas Jefferson may have reacted to it. Find this episode on the blog . Thomas Jefferson is interpreted by Clay S. Jenkinson .

#1190 Jefferson's Daughters 15.07.2016 58:54

Catherine Jenkinson speaks with Jefferson about his daughters and how he regarded them. Find this episode on the blog . Thomas Jefferson is interpreted by Clay S. Jenkinson .