Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones

Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones, a historian and Pinkerton expert, dives into the life of Allan Pinkerton, who transformed from a poor Scottish immigrant to the founder of America's first detective agency. They discuss his innovative detective methods, his role in protecting Abraham Lincoln, and his clashes with notorious outlaws like Jesse James. The conversation also explores the Pinkerton's controversial shift to strike-breaking and the long-lasting impact on detective culture and private security.