{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Conversations: What can George Washington Still Teach America Today? w\/ H.W. Brands","description":"In this week\u2019s Conversation Series, Peter sits down with acclaimed historian H.W. Brands to explore his sweeping new biography, American Patriarch. The discussion dives into the life and legacy of one of America\u2019s most consequential\u2014and controversial\u2014founding figures, unpacking the contradictions between public ideals and private realities that helped shape a nation. Brands brings his signature storytelling and scholarly depth to the conversation, revealing the human side of a figure often cast in marble. Together, they examine the political vision, personal ambition, and enduring influence that continue to echo through American history today. DON\u2019T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A REVIEW! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! SUPPORT THE SHOW:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/c\/HistoryShortsPodcast ADVERTISE:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.historyshortspodcast.com\/advertise&amp;nbsp; LEARN MORE:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.historyshortspodcast.com\/ &amp;nbsp; SPONSORED BY:&amp;nbsp;www.thecollector.com&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"History Shorts","author_url":"https:\/\/www.historyshortspodcast.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40803550\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/201994280"}