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Adrian Wooldridge discusses how the 19th-century search for talent was shaped by utilitarianism and liberal reforms. Reformers like John Stuart Mill remained suspicious of the masses, seeking to replace the landed aristocracy with an "aristocracy of talen
Adrian Wooldridge discusses how the 19th-century search for talent was shaped by utilitarianism and liberal reforms. Reformers like John Stuart Mill remained suspicious of the masses, seeking to replace the landed aristocracy with an "aristocracy of talen

Season 8 Episode 1036

Adrian Wooldridge discusses how the 19th-century search for talent was shaped by utilitarianism and liberal reforms. Reformers like John Stuart Mill…

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Adrian Wooldridge notes that while pre-modern governance relied on patronage and nepotism, kings often appointed "lowly-born men" of extraordinary ability, like Thomas Cromwell, to ensure stability. Napoleon emerged as a transitional figure, embodying a "
Adrian Wooldridge notes that while pre-modern governance relied on patronage and nepotism, kings often appointed "lowly-born men" of extraordinary ability, like Thomas Cromwell, to ensure stability. Napoleon emerged as a transitional figure, embodying a "

Season 8 Episode 1036

Adrian Wooldridge notes that while pre-modern governance relied on patronage and nepotism, kings often appointed "lowly-born men" of extraordinary a…

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Adrian Wooldridge explains that for most of history, society was defined by a hierarchical presumption where individuals were born into "proper stations." This Great Chain of Being posited that social and natural orders were divinely ordained; disrupting
Adrian Wooldridge explains that for most of history, society was defined by a hierarchical presumption where individuals were born into "proper stations." This Great Chain of Being posited that social and natural orders were divinely ordained; disrupting

Season 8 Episode 1036

Adrian Wooldridge explains that for most of history, society was defined by a hierarchical presumption where individuals were born into "proper stat…

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Molly Beer. Guest Molly Beer covers Angelica's return to America for Washington's inauguration, where she found political reality more complicated than her romanticized memories. After returning permanently in 1797, she faced immense personal loss, includ
Molly Beer. Guest Molly Beer covers Angelica's return to America for Washington's inauguration, where she found political reality more complicated than her romanticized memories. After returning permanently in 1797, she faced immense personal loss, includ

Season 8 Episode 1035

Molly Beer. Guest Molly Beer covers Angelica's return to America for Washington's inauguration, where she found political reality more complicated t…

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Molly Beer. Guest Molly Beer follows the family to Europe, where John Carter reclaims his identity as John Barker Church. Settling in London's Mayfair, Angelica navigated high society while remaining a fierce American patriot. Beer highlights Angelica's r
Molly Beer. Guest Molly Beer follows the family to Europe, where John Carter reclaims his identity as John Barker Church. Settling in London's Mayfair, Angelica navigated high society while remaining a fierce American patriot. Beer highlights Angelica's r

Season 8 Episode 1035

Molly Beer. Guest Molly Beer follows the family to Europe, where John Carter reclaims his identity as John Barker Church. Settling in London's Mayfai…

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Molly Beer. Guest Molly Beer explores Angelica's resilience during the Revolutionary War, noting she rejoined the army at Yorktown weeks after childbirth. Beer details Alexander Hamilton's marriage to her sister Elizabeth, explaining how Angelica helped t
Molly Beer. Guest Molly Beer explores Angelica's resilience during the Revolutionary War, noting she rejoined the army at Yorktown weeks after childbirth. Beer details Alexander Hamilton's marriage to her sister Elizabeth, explaining how Angelica helped t

Season 8 Episode 1035

Molly Beer. Guest Molly Beer explores Angelica's resilience during the Revolutionary War, noting she rejoined the army at Yorktown weeks after childb…

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Molly Beer. Guest Molly Beer introduces Angelica Schuyler, born in 1755 to a powerful Dutch family in Albany. Beer discusses "The Pastures," the Schuyler mansion designed and managed by Angelica's mother, Catherine. Unlike most 18th-century women, Angelic
Molly Beer. Guest Molly Beer introduces Angelica Schuyler, born in 1755 to a powerful Dutch family in Albany. Beer discusses "The Pastures," the Schuyler mansion designed and managed by Angelica's mother, Catherine. Unlike most 18th-century women, Angelic

Season 8 Episode 1035

Molly Beer. Guest Molly Beer introduces Angelica Schuyler, born in 1755 to a powerful Dutch family in Albany. Beer discusses "The Pastures," the Sch…

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SCHEDULE JBS 6-19-2026.
SCHEDULE JBS 6-19-2026.

Season 8 Episode 1034

Portland's Business Struggles and Las Vegas's
SCHEDULE JBS 6-19-2026.

1900 LA

Growth. Guest: Jeff Bliss. High taxes and progressive policies in Portla…

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STREAMING MAKING OF JBS, FEATURING JEFF BLISS AND MICHAEL VLAHOS, 6-19, 2026.R
STREAMING MAKING OF JBS, FEATURING JEFF BLISS AND MICHAEL VLAHOS, 6-19, 2026.R

Season 8 Episode 1033

STREAMING MAKING OF JBS, FEATURING JEFF BLISS AND MICHAEL VLAHOS, 6-19, 2026.

1903 LA CHINATOWN

This discussion explores the political and economic sh…

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CISA's Mission to Protect Critical Infrastructure. Guest: Francis Rose. Acting Director Nick Anderson explains CISA's role as a vital clearinghouse for cyber threat information across federal and private sectors. Since 85% of critical infrastructure i
CISA's Mission to Protect Critical Infrastructure. Guest: Francis Rose. Acting Director Nick Anderson explains CISA's role as a vital clearinghouse for cyber threat information across federal and private sectors. Since 85% of critical infrastructure i

Season 8 Episode 1032

CISA's Mission to Protect Critical Infrastructure. Guest: Francis Rose. Acting Director Nick Anderson explains CISA's role as a vital clearinghouse …

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