About this episode
The Avett Brothers' standup bassist is not only a great musician but also an avid historian. Bob talks about music, family, slavery, abolitionism, and the amazing legacy of John Quincey Adams as chronicled in his podcast, Founding Son: John Quincey's America . Oh yeah, and there will be some mandolin playing. Book mentioned: The Rise of American Democracy: Jefferson to Lincoln by Sean Wilentz