John Williams looks to one of our founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson, to find out how he coped with political polarization. They also discussed his pride, The University of Virginia. Clay Jenkinson is a public humanities scholar, the author of

Thomas Jefferson – “We are all Americans”

Nov 9th, 2016

John Williams looks to one of our founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson, for words of wisdom after this tough election. Jefferson believes that the American people sent a message that the country belongs to them no matter what the newspapers, pol

Thomas Jefferson on the Jefferson brand

Aug 18th, 2016

John Williams talks to President Jefferson about the Jefferson brand Clay Jenkinson is a public humanities scholar, the author of ten books, and one of the leading Jefferson scholars in the United States. He is the author of Becoming Jefferson’

Jun 24th, 2016

John talks to his other Presidential friend, Theodore Roosevelt about his similarities and differences between himself and Donald Trump. They also talk about the upcoming show that John is doing with TR. You can find more information here. Cla

Mr. Jefferson -What would the founding fathers think of a socialist President?

Jun 18th, 2016

John Williams asks Thomas Jefferson what the founding fathers would think of a socialist President. Clay Jenkinson is a public humanities scholar, the author of ten books, and one of the leading Jefferson scholars in the United States. He is th

Thomas Jefferson – “I was denounced as a dangerous visionary”

Jun 10th, 2016

John Williams asks Thomas Jefferson if Hamilton really endorsed him. Listen to find out why John announces that he might be Hamiltonian over Jeffersonian. Clay Jenkinson is a public humanities scholar, the author of ten books, and one of the l

Thomas Jefferson – lover of wines and keeper of records

May 20th, 2016

John Williams talks to President Jefferson about his favorite book, his record keeping, and his love of wine. They also discussed the public’s fascination with personal details about Presidential candidates . Clay Jenkinson is a public humanit

We didn’t “run” for President in my time

May 13th, 2016

John Williams talks to President Jefferson about. Clay Jenkinson is a public humanities scholar, the author of ten books, and one of the leading Jefferson scholars in the United States. He is the author of Becoming Jefferson’s People: Re-Invent

Thomas Jefferson on the best way to select a President

Apr 1st, 2016

John Williams talks to President Jefferson about a better way to choose a President. Clay Jenkinson is a public humanities scholar, the author of ten books, and one of the leading Jefferson scholars in the United States. He is the author of Bec

“The people have a right to be governed the way it suits them”

Mar 12th, 2016

John Williams and Thomas Jefferson discuss the difference in the election process in his time versus now.

“The will of the people must be accepted”

Mar 4th, 2016

John Williams and Thomas Jefferson discuss the lack of decorum in the GOP Presidential debates. TJ does not recommend trying to push away Trump if that’s what the will of the people want. Clay Jenkinson is a public humanities scholar, the autho

“We are starting to question the ability of the American public to wisely pick a President”

Feb 26th, 2016

John Williams talks to Thomas Jefferson about the New Yorker article that referenced the lionization of a leader and what that founding fathers wanted. Clay Jenkinson is a public humanities scholar, the author of ten books, and one of the leadi

Thomas Jefferson on how we should pick a Supreme Court justice

Feb 17th, 2016

John Williams talks to Thomas Jefferson about a few constitutional issues. The founding fathers left us little advice on how to pick a Supreme Court justice and TJ puts in his two cents. Clay Jenkinson is a public humanities scholar, the autho

Thomas Jefferson reacts to President Obama

Feb 13th, 2016

President Obama gave a speech to the Illinois General Assembly and reference TJ and some other founding fathers. Our own Thomas Jefferson shares his reaction. Clay Jenkinson is a public humanities scholar, the author of ten books, and one of t

Donald Trump is no Thomas Jefferson

Feb 10th, 2016

John Williams catches up with Thomas Jefferson after his Super Bowl party and they discuss the Presidential race. Clay Jenkinson is a public humanities scholar, the author of ten books, and one of the leading Jefferson scholars in the United St

Which Super Bowl party would you rather go to – Jefferson’s or Hamilton’s?

Feb 4th, 2016

John Williams asks Thomas Jefferson what the founding father’s did for recreation? Clay Jenkinson is a public humanities scholar, the author of ten books, and one of the leading Jefferson scholars in the United States. He is the author of Becom

“The better American spirit is to be skeptical of fear mongering”

Jan 31st, 2016

John Williams and Thomas Jefferson discuss the Republican Presidential candidates and the process of the electoral collage. Clay Jenkinson is a public humanities scholar, the author of ten books, and one of the leading Jefferson scholars in the

Thomas Jefferson: “There should be no politics in science”

Jan 22nd, 2016

John Williams explains to President Jefferson that he has found a Jeffersonian, Candy Carson, wife of Ben Carson who is vying for the Republican candidate. Clay Jenkinson is a public humanities scholar, the author of ten books, and one of the l

Thomas Jefferson on the 2016 Presidential race

Jan 15th, 2016

John Williams and Thomas Jefferson discuss what it would be like for our founding fathers to have a debate like they do today. Clay Jenkinson is a public humanities scholar, the author of ten books, and one of the leading Jefferson scholars in

Thomas Jefferson: President Jefferson tells John this isn’t the first time the US has dealt with Islamic terrorists…

Nov 20th, 2015

President Jefferson tells John this isn’t the first time the US has dealt with Islamic terrorists….

Thomas Jefferson: He’s back! After visiting St. Paul, Mr. Jefferson recalls what John describes as a “hostile” crowd

Nov 13th, 2015

He’s back! After visiting St. Paul, Mr. Jefferson recalls what John describes as a “hostile” crowd.

“The purpose of America is to be the most enlightened nation in the history of the world”

Oct 9th, 2015

John Williams reached out to President Jefferson to discuss Ben Carson’s statement about arming teachers in schools. President Jefferson clarified his belief on the 2nd amendment. He also shared his thoughts about discontentment in the Republ

Thomas Jefferson on the refugee crisis of 2015 and “speaking American”

Sep 9th, 2015

It’s a global mix of wisdom, wonder and laughter in this conversation with Thomas Jefferson. John asks TJ about getting the mail in 1776, the refugee crisis of 2015, “speaking American,” Donald Trump and “deflate gate.” Seriously. Stay for t

9/4/15 – Thomas Jefferson on religious views conflicting with civic duty

Sep 4th, 2015

John Williams connects with Thomas Jefferson to talk about what traveling to Illinois would have been like in his time. They also discussed the Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses because it interfered with he