Ep. 1003 Alexander Hamilton and the Awful Judges Who Carried on His Legacy

Published: Sept. 18, 2017, 8:40 p.m.

We're taught that Alexander Hamilton is one of the indispensable men in the American story. In his new book -- released just today -- How Alexander Hamilton Screwed Up America, historian Brion McClanahan takes on this historical icon. In today's discussion we focus in particular on how the federal courts extended the life of some of Hamilton's worst ideas, which we continue to struggle with today.