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EPISODE · Jan 10, 2026 · 57 MIN

The birth of Independence

from Unleashed! The Political News Hour · host Dean Bowen

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – John Adams recalls a moment when independence is unthinkable, yet quietly set in motion. Guided by Benjamin Rush’s “Frankfurt advice,” colonial leaders avoid the word while reshaping destiny through strategy, unity, and restraint. From whispered counsel to the creation of a Continental Army, subtle choices steer the colonies toward revolution and nationhood...

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The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – John Adams recalls a moment when independence is unthinkable, yet quietly set in motion. Guided by Benjamin Rush’s “Frankfurt advice,” colonial leaders avoid the word while reshaping destiny through strategy,...

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