Give Me Liberty: The Making of American Exceptionalism

In the final episode, Rick and Luke reflect on the everlasting power behind the words of Ronald Reagan’s “Tear Down This Wall” speech, as he worked to defeat socialism in the name of liberty.

In the final episode, Rick and Luke reflect on the everlasting power behind the words of Ronald Reagan’s “Tear Down This Wall” speech, as he worked to defeat socialism in the name of liberty.

Rick and Luke explore how Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s fireside chat “The Arsenal of Democracy” combined the necessity for both national security and the safety of liberty.

Rick and Luke explore how Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s fireside chat “The Arsenal of Democracy” combined the necessity for both national security and the safety of liberty.

Rick and Luke examine how William Jennings Bryan’s "Cross of Gold" speech changed the meaning of economic equality.

Rick and Luke examine how William Jennings Bryan’s "Cross of Gold" speech changed the meaning of economic equality.

Rick and Luke discuss how "The New Colossus" set out the symbolism and impact of the Statue of Liberty for generations.

Rick and Luke discuss how "The New Colossus" set out the symbolism and impact of the Statue of Liberty for generations.

In this episode, Rick and Luke reveal how Abraham Lincoln revived the foundation of a nation torn apart by war.

In this episode, Rick and Luke reveal how Abraham Lincoln revived the foundation of a nation torn apart by war.

Rick and Luke examine how The Declaration of the Seneca Falls Convention changed the course of events to bring the principles of liberty to all Americans.

Rick and Luke examine how The Declaration of the Seneca Falls Convention changed the course of events to bring the principles of liberty to all Americans.

Rick and Jay Nordlinger narrate the background of the Monroe Doctrine's bold stance for the preservation of American freedom when dealing with foreign nations.

Rick and Jay Nordlinger narrate the background of the Monroe Doctrine's bold stance for the preservation of American freedom when dealing with foreign nations.

In this episode, Rick and Luke discuss how the signing of the Constitution changed the course of liberty forever.

In this episode, Rick and Luke discuss how the signing of the Constitution changed the course of liberty forever.

Rick and Luke study the Constitution of the New York Manumission Society and examine how the idea of slave holding intersected with the evolving principles of liberty.

Rick and Luke study the Constitution of the New York Manumission Society and examine how the idea of slave holding intersected with the evolving principles of liberty.

Rick and Luke recount the ways in which the Declaration of Independence enshrined the principles of liberty in American history forever.

Rick and Luke recount the ways in which the Declaration of Independence enshrined the principles of liberty in American history forever.

Rick and Luke dig into one of the first cases of upholding individual freedom of expression.

Rick and Luke dig into one of the first cases of upholding individual freedom of expression.

Rick and Luke recall the story of how residents of a small settlement embodied the principle of religious liberty in the Flushing Remonstrance.

Rick and Luke recall the story of how residents of a small settlement embodied the principle of religious liberty in the Flushing Remonstrance.

Richard Brookhiser reveals how the Jamestown Colony marked the start of American self-governance.

Richard Brookhiser reveals how the Jamestown Colony marked the start of American self-governance.