William Hogeland
Historian of the early American republic and author of books including The Whiskey Rebellion, Autumn of the Black Snake, and The Hamilton Scheme, focusing on class conflict, corruption, and the Founders.
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Oct 24, 2025 • 57min
Talking to historian William Hogeland about the Founders
William Hogeland, a historian of the early American republic, dives deep into the complexities of the Founding Fathers. He challenges the romanticized views of Alexander Hamilton, revealing his authoritarian tendencies and the class conflicts of early America. Hogeland discusses the Whiskey Rebellion as a pivotal moment of federal suppression and scrutinizes the origins of emergency powers that still impact today's politics. He also critiques the misapplication of Founders' ideals in modern dialogues and suggests that the Constitution may need reevaluation to address current issues.
Jul 4, 2024 • 8min
A new book examines Alexander Hamilton's plan for public debt
Author and historian William Hogeland discusses Alexander Hamilton's lesser-known vision for public debt, linking it to today's global financial relationships. The podcast explores how Hamilton's strategy aimed to strengthen the nation's creditworthiness and dependence on the federal government, drawing parallels to contemporary government borrowing practices and the relationship between China and the United States.
