Introducing: Founding Fathers: An American Dream - Episode 1
6/11/20261 hr
This is a preview of a brand-new show from the Noiser Podcast Network. Hosted by Clarke Peters (The Wire, The Boroughs), 'Founding Fathers: An American Dream' tells the epic story of the birth of the United States of America, 250 years ago. Follow George Washington into bloody battles, sit alongside Thomas Jefferson as he crafts the Declaration of Independence, hear Alexander Hamilton debate the future of the new nation. And discover things you may never have known about this world-changing fight for liberty. But it all begins in Boston...a young, unruly city where the first stirrings of rebellion emerge...and where, in 1706, a baby boy named Benjamin Franklin is about to be born... For more episodes, search 'Founding Fathers: An American Dream' in your podcast app and hit follow. You can listen to Episode 2 straight after this. Real Dictators will be back soon with the story of Marshal Tito. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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First 90 secondsPaul McGann· Host0:00
Hi listeners. Today we're bringing you a preview of a brand new show from the Noiser Podcast Network. It's called Founding Fathers: An American Dream. Hosted by Clark Peters, it tells the epic tale of the birth of the United States of America 250 years ago. Across eight episodes, hear how American patriots overthrew imperial rule and established a radical new nation. Follow George Washington into bloody battles, travel with Benjamin Franklin on crucial missions, hear Alexander Hamilton debate the country's future. How was American independence won? Who lost out along the way? And why does it still matter today? Featuring contributions from leading historians and descendants of those involved, as well as original music and immersive sound design. If you enjoy this taster episode, search Founding Fathers: An American Dream in your podcast app and hit follow. You'll find more episodes waiting for you now. We hope you enjoy.
Clark Peters· Host1:06
[wind whooshing] It's April 26th, 1770. [birds chirping] We're in New York City. [people chattering] On Bowling Green at the southern end of Broadway, the great and the good are out on show. [people chattering] Pillars of the community make small talk; clergymen, politicians, entrepreneurs. They're all here