20 min

Episode 3: Everything is political A History of Losing. Season 1: Burried Alive

    • Society & Culture

The continuing saga of the infamous Aaron Burr's rise to power in the United States. How did a relatively unconnected attorney rise to the Senate in New York? 

In this episode we see the roots of Burr's political life. We take a look at the three family power-structure of New York politics in the 1790's. Finally, how Burr's rival, Alexander Hamilton, is the man responsible for sending Burr to the national stage. 

The continuing saga of the infamous Aaron Burr's rise to power in the United States. How did a relatively unconnected attorney rise to the Senate in New York? 

In this episode we see the roots of Burr's political life. We take a look at the three family power-structure of New York politics in the 1790's. Finally, how Burr's rival, Alexander Hamilton, is the man responsible for sending Burr to the national stage. 

20 min

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