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Revolution Road

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The Shot Heard 'Round the World was only the beginning! Join the conversation as historians and authors from The Journal of The American Revolution discuss the moments that helped us become who we are today. With a particular focus on the logistics of the conflict, Revolution Road welcomes a different guest for every episode, and each has their own individual passion for the country's ignition switch.

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Revolution Road: Jefferson’s Two Presidencies with Historian Geoff Smock | Road Gang Radio 28.11.2025 23:58

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...

Brooke Barbier on Boston, John Hancock & Boozy Beginnings of the Revolution | Revolution Road 23.10.2025 28:01

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...

Revolution Road with Nancy Rubin Stuart | Women of the American Revolution 25.09.2025 25:40

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...

Ray Raphael: Rethinking America’s Founding Era 28.08.2025 25:29

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 America Invaded Canada in 1775: Mark Anderson Joins The Show 01.08.2025 16:28

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.

Founding Flaws? David Otersen on Constitutional Anomalies in Early America 27.06.2025 27:31

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...