Benjamin Franklin
How did Benjamin Franklin's ideology spark a revolution?
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53 mins
Discover how Benjamin Franklin, a man who rose from humble beginnings, became one of America's most influential founding fathers. Explore how through his tireless pursuit of knowledge and dedication to public service, Franklin explored science, diplomacy, and moral philosophy while helping shape a new nation.
Ep 1:
The Making of a Mind
From a crowded Boston household to a daring escape across a flooded English inlet, discover how a curious, headstrong boy became the printer's apprentice destined for greatness.
Ep 2:
Whistles, Wives, and Whispers of Doubt
Explore Franklin's tangled love life and shifting faith—from a risky common-law marriage and a mysterious son to his rebellion against Puritan doctrine and search for moral truth.
Discussions (15)
Nettie
Level 10 · 9 mo agoI disagree with the podcast framing Franklin as a moral leader. He owned slaves for decades and only spoke up when he was 80. Real abolitionists were fighting while he was still profiting from the system.
Howell
Level 10 · 8 mo agoThe two years of schooling stat is legit. Pulling him out at ten to make candles proves you don't need a degree to be the smartest guy in the room.
Robert
Level 10 · 9 mo agoSeventeen kids is a logistical nightmare.
