Give Me Liberty: The Making of American Exceptionalism
Latest Episodes
Episode 13: Across Europe This Wall Will Fall
In the final episode, Rick and Luke reflect on the everlasting power behind the words of Ronald Reagans Tear Down This Wall speech, as he worked to defeat socialism in the name of liberty.
Episode 12: The Great Arsenal of Democracy
Rick and Luke explore how Franklin Delano Roosevelts fireside chat The Arsenal of Democracy combined the necessity for both national security and the safety of liberty.
Episode 11: The Practical Meaning of Economic Equality
Rick and Luke examine how William Jennings Bryans "Cross of Gold" speech changed the meaning of economic equality.
Episode 10: The Mother of Exiles
Rick and Luke discuss how "The New Colossus" set out the symbolism and impact of the Statue of Liberty for generations.
Episode 9: Abraham Lincoln Goes Back to Basics
In this episode, Rick and Luke reveal how Abraham Lincoln revived the foundation of a nation torn apart by war.
Episode 8: Letting Them Vote
Rick and Luke examine how The Declaration of the Seneca Falls Convention changed the course of events to bring the principles of liberty to all Americans.
Episode 7: Movements in This Hemisphere
Rick and Jay Nordlinger narrate the background of the Monroe Doctrine's bold stance for the preservation of American freedom when dealing with foreign nations.
Episode 6: Secure the Blessings of Liberty
In this episode, Rick and Luke discuss how the signing of the Constitution changed the course of liberty forever.
Episode 5: These Our Brethren
Rick and Luke study the Constitution of the New York Manumission Society and examine how the idea of slave holding intersected with the evolving principles of liberty.
Episode 4: The National Birth Certificate
Rick and Luke recount the ways in which the Declaration of Independence enshrined the principles of liberty in American history forever.