743 - Alexander Hamilton - Part Four
Summary
Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds conclude their Alexander Hamilton series by exposing his support for the Alien and Sedition Acts and his anti-immigrant views. They detail Hamilton’s destructive interference in the 1800 election, where he sabotaged John Adams to oppose Aaron Burr. The episode covers the tragic duel resulting in the death of Hamilton’s son, Philip, and Hamilton’s subsequent descent into debt and despair.
Topics discussed
Intro: Absurd jokes and setup
Hamilton's role in the Adams cabinet
The Alien and Sedition Acts explained
Hamilton vs. Adams and Washington's death
Hamilton's son Philip's murder trial
The 1800 election and Hamilton's sabotage
Hamilton's hatred of Burr and Jefferson
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Hamilton's financial ruin and Philip's duel
The lead-up to the Hamilton-Burr duel
The duel and Hamilton's death
Legacy, sources, and tour dates
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