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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
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  • 80: Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer

    80: Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer
    Apr 7 2026

    On this episode, Cody and Steve talk about the weirdly named signer who loved big cuffs, Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer.


    Sources

    · Farrell, Joe, et al. Graves of Our Founders: Their Lives, Contributions, and Burial Sites. Mechanicsburg, PA: Sunbury Press, 2018.

    · See General Sources page on website

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    24 mins
  • 79.2: Thomas Jefferson, Part the Second

    79.2: Thomas Jefferson, Part the Second
    Mar 24 2026

    On this episode, Steve and Cody conclude their discussion on the Thomas Jefferson, the Sage of Monticello, and tackle the controversies surrounding his legacy.


    Sources

    · Crawford, Alan Pell. Twilight at Monticello: The Final Years of Thomas Jefferson. New York City, NY: Random House, 2008.

    · Ellis, Joseph J. American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson. New York City, NY: Randon House, 1996.

    · Gordon-Reed, Annette. The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family. New York City, NY: W.W. Norton & Co., 2008.

    · Maier, Pauline. American Scripture: Making the Declaration of Independence. New York City, NY: Knopf, 1997.

    · Meacham, Jon. Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power. New York City, NY: Randon House, 2012.

    · See the webpage for a list of general sources


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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • 79.1: Thomas Jefferson, Part the First

    79.1: Thomas Jefferson, Part the First
    Mar 10 2026

    On the first installment of this two-parter, Cody and Steve discuss one of the giants of the Revolution, Thomas Jefferson, and go off on too many tangents to count.


    Sources

    · Crawford, Alan Pell. Twilight at Monticello: The Final Years of Thomas Jefferson. New York City, NY: Random House, 2008.

    · Ellis, Joseph J. American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson. New York City, NY: Randon House, 1996.

    · Gordon-Reed, Annette. The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family. New York City, NY: W.W. Norton & Co., 2008.

    · Maier, Pauline. American Scripture: Making the Declaration of Independence. New York City, NY: Knopf, 1997.

    · Meacham, Jon. Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power. New York City, NY: Randon House, 2012.

    · See the webpage for a list of general sources

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    58 mins
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