

[RERUN] EPISODE 71: John Brown (Part 2): A Reckoning in Blood
Sep 23, 2024
This podcast features John Brown, a pivotal abolitionist known for his radical actions against slavery. The discussion dives deep into the escalating violence surrounding the slavery debate and how John Brown's resolve transformed him into a leader of the abolitionist cause. It covers the personal struggles of Brown and his family amid the chaos of the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the impact of Harriet Beecher Stowe's work, and the violent uprising of abolitionists in Kansas. The narrative also reveals the psychological toll on Brown's sons during this turbulent period.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Escalation of the Slavery Debate
02:15 • 3min
Abolitionist Foundations: John Brown and Frederick Douglass
05:11 • 26min
Struggles and Strife: John Brown's Journey
31:18 • 23min
Election Fraud in Civil War Kansas
54:26 • 9min
John Brown's Resolve and Rising Tensions
01:03:12 • 8min
Violence and Vigilance: Abolitionists in Kansas
01:11:13 • 11min
John Brown's Violent Crusade
01:21:56 • 38min