Revolution Road

Revolution Road: Jefferson’s Two Presidencies with Historian Geoff Smock | Road Gang Radio

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT

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.

Follow the Journal of the American Revolution at https://allthingsliberty.com.

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Brooke Barbier on Boston, John Hancock & Boozy Beginnings of the Revolution | Revolution Road

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:00:00 GMT

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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Revolution Road with Nancy Rubin Stuart | Women of the American Revolution

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT

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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Why America Invaded Canada in 1775: Mark Anderson Joins The Show

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:00:00 GMT

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.

Founding Flaws? David Otersen on Constitutional Anomalies in Early America

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT

This week on Revolution Road, Jimmy Mac is joined by historian and Journal of the American Revolution contributor David Otersen for a fascinating deep dive into some of the less-discussed legal missteps in the early days of the United States. From states that may have never been properly admitted to the Union, to questions surrounding the eligibility of George Washington and John Adams, Otersen walks us through a series of Constitutional anomalies that challenge the tidy version of history we often hear.