Tom DiLorenzo, president of the Mises Institute and expert on American history, dives deep into the controversial legacies of Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, and Franklin D. Roosevelt. He challenges the traditional views of Lincoln as a freedom champion, revealing a more despotic side to his presidency. The discussion also critiques Wilson's and Roosevelt's policies, arguing that they worsened economic struggles rather than alleviating them. DiLorenzo emphasizes the importance of understanding presidential biases and advocating for individual rights throughout American history.