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 the Journal of the American Revolution and his day job teaching middle school social studies in Everett, Washington.

You can read Geoff’s articles at https://allthingsliberty.com.

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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 shape the birth of the United States. From Boston’s fiery mobs to Hancock’s evolving stance on slavery, Brooke brings fresh insight into one of the Revolution’s most misunderstood figures.

She also teases her upcoming book, Cocked and Boozy: An Intoxicating History of the American Revolution, which uncovers how alcohol fueled rebellion and camaraderie in colonial America.

Learn more about Brooke’s work and book releases at:

https://brooke-barbier.com/

Take a historic (and slightly tipsy) stroll through Boston with Ye Olde Tavern Tours:

https://www.yeoldetaverntours.com/

King Hancock paperback now available wherever books are sold.

Cocked and Boozy available for presale now!

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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

Stories of Mercy Otis Warren, Lucy Flucker Knox, Peggy Shippen Arnold, and Deborah Read Franklin

Learn more about Nancy’s work:

Website: http://www.nancyrubinstuart.com

Facebook: / nancyrubinstuart

LinkedIn: / nancyrubinstuart

Her book The Muse of the Revolution: https://www.amazon.com/Muse-Revolutio...

Nancy Rubin Stuart is the author of several acclaimed books, including Poor Richard’s Women, Defiant Brides, The Muse of the Revolution, and the national bestseller American Empress. Her journalism has appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, Huffington Post, and more. She also serves as Executive Director of the Cape Cod Writers Center, columnist for the Saturday Evening Post, and president of the Mercy Otis Warren Society.

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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’s framers were more complex than the legends we’ve been told.

How ordinary citizens influenced the Revolution and early America.

The enduring meaning of the “supreme law of the land.”

The myths of the Founding Fathers — and why knowing the truth matters today.

Ray Raphael is the author of 10 books on America’s founding, including:

People’s History of the American Revolution

Founding Myths: Stories that Hide our Patriotic Past

Mr. President: How and Why the Founders Created a Chief Executive

The U.S. Constitution — Explained ... Clause by Clause ... For Every American Today

Explore more of Ray’s work:

Website: rayraphael.com

YouTube: @rayraphael1787

Don’t miss this thought-provoking dive into the real stories of America’s founding.

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Trucking with OOIDA: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-tr...

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.