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Imperfect Men

Imperfect Men

By: Cody Reynolds & Stephen Alexander
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Ever wondered about the people who signed the documents that founded America? Every other week, we rank the Founding Fathers of the United States, from Andrew Adams to George Wythe. Join us as we cover these Imperfect Men.

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Cody Reynolds & Stephen Alexander
Political Science Politics & Government World
Episodes
  • 85: John Langdon
    Jun 16 2026

    On this episode, Cody and Steve talk about John Lansing, the Leonidas of the Revolution (and yes, we mean the 300 Leonidas, not the actual Leonidas).


    Sources

    · Mayo, Lawrence Shaw. John Langdon of New Hampshire. Port Washington, NY: Kennikat Press, 1937.

    · Page, Elwin L. “The King’s Powder, 1774.” The New England Quarterly 18, no. 1 (1945): 83–92. .

    · See General Sources page on website for list of additional sources

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    27 mins
  • 84: James Kinsey
    Jun 2 2026

    On this episode, Cody and Steve lament the lack of authentic portraits for state Chief Justices as they discuss the principled Quaker from New Jersey, James Kinsey.


    Sources

    · Smith, Dan. “James Kinsey.” Historic Burlington City, NJ. 1 Mar 1997. . Retrieved 5 May 2026.

    · See General Sources page on website for additional sources

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    14 mins
  • 83: Rufus King
    May 19 2026

    On this episode, Steve and Cody discuss the persistent nominee and 18th century doppelganger of Larry Fine, Rufus King.


    Sources

    · Arbena, Joseph L. "Politics or Principle? Rufus King and the Opposition to Slavery, 1785-1825.'' Essex Institute Historical Collections 101 (January 1965): 56-77.

    · Ernst, Robert. Rufus King: American Federalist. Chapel Hill, NC: U. of North Carolina Press, 1968.

    · Reeser, Robert E. "Rufus King and the Federalist Party.'' Ph.D. dissertation, Los Angeles, CA: U. of California-Los Angeles, 1948.

    · See General Sources page on website for additional sources

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    32 mins
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