Letters between Adams & Jefferson

The Thomas Jefferson Hour recently did an excellent two-show series about the 50 year correspondence between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. This is a great two hour intro into the founding fathers, and a great first two episodes to try out The Thomas Jefferson Hour.

Here are links to part 1 and part 2, or download on itunes. The itunes release date of these two episodes was 8/14/11 and 8/21/11.

The Declaration of Independence

This is either the most boring, or the most important thing I have ever posted...probably both. I present, the Declaration of Independence, read by NPR staff.

Thomas Jefferson

If you've never listened to the Thomas Jefferson Hour, you need to. It is hands down my favorite of the many historical podcasts out there.

Before you dive in, allow me to briefly explain how it works. For the first half of the show the host, Clay Jenkinson, plays the role of Thomas Jefferson. He answers listener questions written to Thomas Jefferson, he discusses policy that he (Thomas Jefferson) supported, and he rails on his arch nemesis, Alexander Hamilton. Then for the second half hour Clay Jenkinson speaks as himself, and analyzes what Thomas Jefferson said during the first half of the show. Brilliant.

Here's one of my all time favorite T.J. hours called "Presidential Blunders." Listen to this episode now, or download it on itunes. The itunes release date was 4/9/06.