Episode 3 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States by exploring the enduring legacy of Alexander Hamilton and the ideas that shaped the American republic.
From the nation's founding and constitutional vision to Hamilton's influence on politics, economics, and state-building, the conversation reflects on how America's founding debates continue to resonate 250 years later.
Ehteshamul Haque joined me on 10 July in a thought-provoking discussion on history, nation-building, and the enduring power of ideas.
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