
Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones
Historian and author cited for expertise on Allan Pinkerton; provides context, analysis, and historical commentary throughout the episode.
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Nov 17, 2025 • 56min
The Pinkerton Detective Agency
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.


