#1470 James Madison with Jay Cost

Jay Cost, author of the new book James Madison: America's First Politician, joins Clay Jenkinson this week to discuss the book and share insights on the politics of Madison and Jefferson's time.

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Mentioned on this episode: James Madison: America's First Politician by Jay Cost

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