American Revolution Podcast

ARP403 The XYZ Affair

In 1797, President Adams sends a peace commission to France to restore relations.  The French government refuses any official meetings until the commissioners pay bribes

Rev250-121 Throg's Neck

On October 12, 1776, The British Army lands at Throg's Neck, in the Bronx, in an attempt to attack the Continental Army. The attack does not go as planned. For more on t

Rev250-120 Valcour Bay

On October 11, 1776, General Benedict Arnold faces overwhelming odds to take on the British fleet on Lake Champlain. For more details, check out Episode 110 and Episode

ARP402 A Brawl in Congress

President Adams warns Congress that the US needs to Respond to France's diplomatic break with the US. Congress fails to unite around a single response. Adams sends a thre

Rev250-119 Canadian Invasion

On October 4, 1776, the British launch a fleet on Lake Champlain with the goal of recapturing Fort Ticonderoga and then marching to New York City. For more on this topic

AR-SP54 Kingdom of Devils

Our Round Table welcomed Author Katherine Grandjean, author of Kingdom of Devils: A Tale of Murder in the Shadow of the American Revolution. View a Transcript of this e

Rev250-118 Delegation to France

On September 26, 1776, the Continental Congress appoints a delegation to France to open diplomatic relations to support the war effort. For more on this, check out Episo

Rev250-117 Hanging Nathan Hale

On September 22, 1776 the British hanged Captain Nathan Hale. Before his death, he reported remarked “I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.” For

War for Puerto Rico

In 1797, a British Naval Victory off the coast of Cape. St. Vincent, Portugal prevents Spain from supporting its colonies in the West Indies. Britain secures several smal

Rev250-116 The Great Fire of New York

On September 21, 1776 a fire ripped through New York City just days after the British occupation. For more on this, check out Episode 109 of the American Revolution Podc

Rev250-115 Harlem Heights

On September 16, 1776, a British advance party probes the Continental Lines at Harlem Heights.  The Continentals push them back and prove that they will stand and fight.

ARP400 The Maria Reynolds Affair

In 1797 the nation was scandalized over the public revelation of a sexual affair involving Alexander Hamilton and Maria Reynolds. The story also raised questions about po

Rev250-114 Kips Bay

On September 15, 1776, British forces landed at Kips Bay on Manhattan, forcing the militia defenders to flee and threatening the capture of the entire Continental Army. G

ARP399 The Financial Crisis of 1797

The war in Europe, and the Bank of England's failure to supports its own banknotes, triggers a financial crisis in America. Among the casualties is Robert Morris. The onc

Rev250-113 Launch of the Turtle

On September 6, 1776, the Continental Army deployed a submarine against the British fleet in New York. For more on this, go to Episode 104 of the American Revolution Pod

Rev250-112 Long Island Peace Conference

During the first week of September, 1776, an American delegation from the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, accepted an invitation to travel to New York to discuss. A

AR-SP53 Eric Metaxas - Revolution

Author Eric Metaxas joined our August 2026 round table on Zoom to discuss his new book Get a copy of Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the W

Rev250-111 Evacuation of Brooklyn

Over the night of August 29-30. The Continental Army pulls off a miraculous retreat from Brooklyn into Manhattan, across the East River, while the British are poised to d

Rev230-110 Battle of Brooklyn

During the last week of August, 1776, the British capture Long Island, handing a devastating blow to the Americans. For more context, check out Episode 103 of the Americ

ARP398 John Adams Inauguration

March 4, 1797: John Adams takes the oath of office, replacing George Washington as President. Almost immediately, he feels alone and without political allies. Podcast To