Listen "We need to talk about Charles Sumner with Stephen Puleo"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, author Stephen Puleo is helping us place Bostonian Charles Sumner on the "starting five" of American history. This well-spoken, prickly senator was one of the leading voices for abolition during the lead up to the Civil War and even earned Lincoln's ear as the president navigated a grueling chapter for the nation. Oh, and then there's the caning.
Puleo's new book, The Great Abolitionist: Charles Sumner and the Fight for a More Perfect Union, is out now, and don't miss his Italian restaurant recs at the end of the ep.
Yes, Philly fans threw snowballs at Santa, but there's more to the story.
The Tom Brady statue is unveiled. The head is too small, right??
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Puleo's new book, The Great Abolitionist: Charles Sumner and the Fight for a More Perfect Union, is out now, and don't miss his Italian restaurant recs at the end of the ep.
Yes, Philly fans threw snowballs at Santa, but there's more to the story.
The Tom Brady statue is unveiled. The head is too small, right??
Have feedback on this episode or ideas for upcoming topics? DM me on Instagram, email me, or send a voice memo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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