Imperfect Men Podcast By Cody Reynolds & Stephen Alexander cover art

Imperfect Men

Imperfect Men

By: Cody Reynolds & Stephen Alexander
Listen for free

Ever wondered about the people who signed the documents that founded America? Every other week, we rank the Founding Fathers of the United States, from Andrew Adams to George Wythe. Join us as we cover these Imperfect Men.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cody Reynolds & Stephen Alexander
Political Science Politics & Government World
Episodes
  • 79.2: Thomas Jefferson, Part the Second
    Mar 24 2026

    On this episode, Steve and Cody conclude their discussion on the Thomas Jefferson, the Sage of Monticello, and tackle the controversies surrounding his legacy.


    Sources

    · Crawford, Alan Pell. Twilight at Monticello: The Final Years of Thomas Jefferson. New York City, NY: Random House, 2008.

    · Ellis, Joseph J. American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson. New York City, NY: Randon House, 1996.

    · Gordon-Reed, Annette. The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family. New York City, NY: W.W. Norton & Co., 2008.

    · Maier, Pauline. American Scripture: Making the Declaration of Independence. New York City, NY: Knopf, 1997.

    · Meacham, Jon. Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power. New York City, NY: Randon House, 2012.

    · See the webpage for a list of general sources


    Podcast to recommend: The Copperhead Conspiracy (The Copperhead Conspiracy – Reckoning, Inc.)

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 24 mins
  • 79.1: Thomas Jefferson, Part the First
    Mar 10 2026

    On the first installment of this two-parter, Cody and Steve discuss one of the giants of the Revolution, Thomas Jefferson, and go off on too many tangents to count.


    Sources

    · Crawford, Alan Pell. Twilight at Monticello: The Final Years of Thomas Jefferson. New York City, NY: Random House, 2008.

    · Ellis, Joseph J. American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson. New York City, NY: Randon House, 1996.

    · Gordon-Reed, Annette. The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family. New York City, NY: W.W. Norton & Co., 2008.

    · Maier, Pauline. American Scripture: Making the Declaration of Independence. New York City, NY: Knopf, 1997.

    · Meacham, Jon. Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power. New York City, NY: Randon House, 2012.

    · See the webpage for a list of general sources

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show more Show less
    58 mins
  • 78: John Marshall
    Feb 24 2026

    On this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the founder to whom all other Chief Justices are measured, John Marshall.


    Sources

    · Currie, David. The Constitution in the Supreme Court: The First Hundred Years, 1789-1888. Chicago, IL: U. of Chicago Press, 1992.

    · Hobson, Charles F. The Great Chief Justice: John Marshall and the Rule of Law. Abilene, KS: U. Press of Kansas, 1996.

    · Newmyer, R. Kent. John Marshall and the Heroic Age of the Supreme Court. Baton Rouge, LA: Louisiana State U. Press, 2001.

    · Stites, Francis N. John Marshall: Defender of the Constitution. Boston, MA: Little & Brown, 1981.

    · See General Sources page on the website to see the complete list of general sources

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 2 mins
No reviews yet