The Megyn Kelly Show

Thomas Jefferson and the Founding of America: History Week on the Megyn Kelly Show | Ep. 459

Dec 22, 2022

Clay Jenkinson, an American humanities scholar and Jefferson expert, dives deep into the life of Thomas Jefferson. They discuss his role in drafting the Declaration of Independence and his challenges as a political leader. The conversation touches on his relationships, including the famous rivalry and friendship with John Adams, and the impact of media on politics. Jenkinson also addresses the controversies surrounding Jefferson's legacy, particularly his ties to slavery and his relationship with Sally Hemings, urging a nuanced look at his contributions and complexities.

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Intro

2min

The Renaissance Man of Revolution

15min

Thomas Jefferson: Revolutionary Leader and Complex Politician

14min

Manipulating Media: A Historical Perspective on Political Deception

3min

Reflections on Civility and Cultural Decline

12min

Jefferson's Pivotal Decisions: National Debt and the Louisiana Purchase

5min

Jefferson, Slavery, and the Louisiana Purchase

25min

The Evolving Friendship of Adams and Jefferson

5min

Rivalries and Legacies: Jefferson and Adams

14min

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Reflecting on a Joyful History Week and Holiday Greetings

2min

History Week on The Megyn Kelly Show concludes with a look at one of our Founding Fathers.Megyn Kelly is joined by Clay Jenkinson, American humanities, scholar, author and educator, to discuss the life and legacy of President Thomas Jefferson, his early life and education, the rise of Jefferson into a political leader, his natural talent for writing, his authoring of the Declaration of Independence, his home at Monticello, his love life and family struggles, the media’s role in politics, his life after politics, the controversy of his alleged relationship with Sally Hemings,the attempted cancellation of Jefferson and how his legacy will continue to live on, his rivalry and reconciliation with John Adams, and more.

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