I enjoy learning about all the inhabitants of Ben’s world- natives, enslaved, colonists - and their social, economic, and political interactions. It’s good to listen to historians present their research, and the voices of those neglected from the typical perspective.

I enjoyed this episode: Elizabeth asked good questions and Lindsay did a nice job replying. I would argue that Hamilton wasn’t a true New Yorker - he was (basically) from the Virgin Islands and was in the US for roughly 15 years when he took office as Treasury Secretary. He simply had an IQ of 750 and it’s unfortunate the direction he went in once he left office. But he DEFINITELY is responsible for our economy today! Nevertheless - a monument should be erected in DC for the first Adams administration; he was a good man.

I’m a teenager and I get bored sooooo easily, but surprisingly, this didn’t. Not only was I able to learn more abt this, but I was also feeling entertained. If ur someone who has to study abt this topic and don’t find it interesting, listen to this!!! 🤩

Hi, were there any White people in colonial America?

I love this podcast! I have learned so much about my favorite time period and beyond. Great topics! Something for everyone!

I was seeking a pod cast with historical content and found you. Such a vast array of topics that are enlightening and verifiable. Please continue to share these insights.

This show does exactly what it promises - puts you in the rough timeframe that Ben Franklin would have lived in, and tells you what life is really like. It accomplishes it through discussions with authors with detailed knowledge of a very specific topic. Loved the History of Maine, Race in New Orleans, Hessians, and Texas in Spanish Empire. Liz asks soid questions and keeps the show moving well.

Started out as a great diverse look at American history at the time of BF. In the last year it has become predominantly a show on black history in America.

Just dipped into this podcast here. I would love to hear a source cited. This episode is akin to the narrative of the genius white man saving the crude savages. It’s just going as silly in the other direction. A few facts are thrown in. Bummer. I am a bit of a history nut and was hoping for a good informative new pod to binge!! Pretty irresponsible story telling.

Each succeeding episode seems like the best one I’ve listened to yet. I only “discovered” BFW some 43 podcasts ago but your format is eminently “binge-able.” Super guest list. I want to matriculate with a major in American History all over again.