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American Revolution Podcast

American Revolution Podcast explores the events of the American Revolution, from beginning to end. It publishes weekly. Be sure to check out the related blog for access to pictures, maps, and links to more useful information on each week"s episode. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com

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7:26

Rev250-068 Charles Lee Goes to NYC

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2026/02/03

Third in command of the Continental Army, Gen. Charles Lee gets an independent command in New York City. After a few weeks, he alienates just about everyone and gets transferred south.Lee's move to NYC presages the move for the Continental Army, as discussed in more detail in Episode 89 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/03/episode-089-washington-moves-to-new-york.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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56:12

AR-SP46 The Revolution in South Carolina, with Carl...

American Revolution Podcast ·

2026/02/01

Carl Borick, Director of the University of Charleston Museum in South Carolina joined us for a discussion of South Carolina's role in the Revolutionary War.We covered the British attack on Fort Sullivan in 1776, Charleston's stand of in 1779, the British Siege of Charleston in 1780, and the events following the Siege. The Charleston Museum has a special exhibit called Ringleaders of Rebellion: Charleston in Revolt, 1775-1783. You can get more details

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10:08

Rev250-067 Knox Brings Artillery to Boston

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2026/01/27

A 25 year old civilian, Henry Knox manages to bring 60 tons of artillery from Ticonderoga to Cambridge, earning himself a commission in the Continental Army.For more context, check out Episode 80 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/01/episode-080-knox-expedition.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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32:31

ARP376 Battle of Wabash

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2026/01/25

The US army attempts to crush native resistance in the Ohio territory, and fails miserably. This episode's, blog entry, at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠blog.AmRevPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ War Along the Wabash: The Ohio Indian Confederacy’s Destruction of the US Army, 1791, by Steven Locke. Online Recommendation of the Week: “Our Loss Was Heavy”: Brigadier General Josiah Harmar’s

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6:15

Rev250-066 Congress Deliberates Independence

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2026/01/21

On Jan 24, 1776 Congress forms a Committee to respond to the King's speech. The King accused the colonies of seeking independence and called on Parliament to crush the rebellion with military force. Congress must decide whether to deny seeking independence, or embrace it.For more context, check out Episode 83 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/02/episode-083-continental-congress-winter.html. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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32:18

ARP375 Ratifying the Bill of Rights

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2026/01/18

In December, 1791, Virginia becomes the final state to ratify the proposed amendments, allowing ten of the twelve proposed amendments to take effect.This episode's, blog entry, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠blog.AmRevPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠The First Congress: How James Madison, George Washington, and a Group of Extraordinary Men Invented the Government, by Fergus M. Bordewich

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4:59

Rev250-065 Arrest of John Johnson in NY

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2026/01/14

January 17, 1776: After John Johnson amasses a loyalist army in upstate new York, Native American alliances, the Continental army assembles an overwhelming force to arrest and disarm him.For more on the American Revolution, go to https://blog.amrevpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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32:18

ARP374 Haitian Revolution Begins

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2026/01/11

The French Revolutionaries decide that liberty and equality doesn't really apply in the French colonies. The slaves in Haiti disagree.This episode's, blog entry, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠blog.AmRevPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week:⁠ Dangerous Neighbors: Making the Haitian Revolution in Early America, by James Alexander Dun Online Recommendation of the Week: Revolutions Podcast Chapter

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7:46

Rev250-064 Common Sense

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2026/01/09

An anonymous tract hits the streets of Philadelphia on January 9, 1776. Common Sense becomes an instant success as its author Thomas Paine explains why the people would be be better off as an independent America, with no more kings. For more context, listen to Episode 81 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/01/episode-081-common-sense.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:08

Rev250-063 Blockade of Boston, Interrupted

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2026/01/07

General Burgoyne writes a satirical play called Blockade of Boston to entertain the troops in Boston. During the premier, the soldiers in the audience have to scramble to defend against an actual attack by the Americans.For more context, check out Episode 80 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/01/episode-080-knox-expedition.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Rev250-062 New Hampshire Independence Jan. 5, 1776

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2026/01/05

After the royal governor flees the colony, the people of New Hampshire send representatives to a convention in Exeter to write a new constitution for the state. The final document released on January 5, 1776 results in New Hampshire having the first independent government. For more, on the Revolution, check out https://blog.amrevpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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65:16

AR-SP45 War Without Mercy - With Mark Lender

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2026/01/04

Author, Mark Edward Lender joined our Round Table on Zoom to discuss his book War Without Mercy. It looks at the brutality of the American Revolution.Get the book War Without Mercy, also available as an audio book or on Kindle. Learn more about author Mark Edward Lender at his website: markedwardlender.com To see upcoming roundtable events, or listen to past recordings, go to AmRevRT.org To participate live in future Zoom events, be sure to join as a member on Patreon, or sign up for

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6:33

Rev250-061 Burning Norfolk Jan 1-3, 1776

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2026/01/01

The British Navy conducts a raid on Norfolk attempting to secure supplies and chase out the Continentals. The British burn the waterfront. The Continentals decide to complete the destruction of the city in order to prevent it from becoming a Tory stronghold. For more context, check out Episode 77 of the American Revolution Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:12

Rev250-060 Battle of Quebec Dec 31, 1775

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2025/12/30

On December 31, 1775, General Richard Montgomery and Colonel Benedict Arnold lead a desperate attack against Quebec City before their army's enlistments expire on January 1. For more context, check out Episode 78 and Episode 79 of the American Revolution Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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AR-SP44 Tom Paine's War, with Jack Kelly

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2025/12/28

Special guest Jack Kelly joined our December, 2025 round table to discuss his new book: Tom Paine's War, to be released on Jan. 6, 2026. The book looks at Paine's military service after writing Common Sense, and how it impacted his decision to write The American Crises. We look at how this critical period of Paine's life impacted the course of the American Revolution.Order the book on Amazon . Also available as an Audio Book. For a written summary of the discussion, go to

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6:47

Rev250-059 Bonvouloir and the Secret Committee

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2025/12/23

December 18, 1778: Secret Agent from France, Julien-Alexandre Achard de Bonvouloir completes his meetings with the Continental Congress Secret Committee and writes a report for officials in France. His efforts contribute to France's decision to begin providing covert aid to the American Cause. For more context, check out Episode 71 of the American Revolution Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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32:01

ARP373 State of the Union 1790-91

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2025/12/21

Washington delivers two annual addresses to Congress in late 1790 and again in late 1791, setting out his key priorities for the coming year. Around the time of the 1791 address. Thomas Jefferson helps to found a new newspaper that will challenge the administration, and counterbalance a pro-administration newspaper backed by Alexander Hamilton. Washington also reluctantly tries out cabinet meetings after getting over a fear that they will be seen as too monarchical. This episode's, blog entry,

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6:16

Rev250-058 Prohibitory Act & Great Cane Brake

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2025/12/17

On December 22, 1775, the British Parliament orders all trade with the colonies to cease. Violators will have their ships seized and the crew impressed into the British Navy.For more context on these events, check out Episode 71 and Episode 77 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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32:21

ARP372 Washington's Southern Tour 1791

American Revolution Podcast ·

2025/12/14

Following up on his New England Tour in 1789, Washington Visits Rhode Island and Long Island in 1790. Then, in 1791, he embarks on his longest tour, riding from Philadelphia to Georgia and back again.This episode's, blog entry, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠blog.AmRevPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: George Washington’s 1791 Southern Tour, by Warren Bingham. Online Recommendation of the Week: The

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8:24

ARP 2025 Holiday Gift Recommendations

American Revolution Podcast ·

2025/12/11

Many listeners have asked me to recommend books for those casually interested in the American Revolution, or for a single book that covers the entire Revolution. I provide several great recommendations in this episode.Coffee Table Books: The American Revolution: An Intimate History, by Geoffrey Ward and Ken Burns. https://amzn.to/3MqhW81 The American Revolution: A Visual History (from the Smithsonian Institute). https://amzn.to/3Yl0Ivi America Victorious, by Tom Hand.

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