Civil War, Slavery, and Negative Capability

Jonah Goldberg is joined by Ken Burns, the prolific American filmmaker behind documentaries on the Civil War and American Revolution. The two discuss the importance of historical narratives, why George Washington is so pivotal, and whether Jonah would have been a Loyalist or Patriot.

Show Notes:
—Washington Monthly's review of The American Revolution (2025)
—Jonah's Next 250 essay: "The American Revolution Was a Really Big Deal"

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