Founding Son: John Quincy's America

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Bob Crawford of The Avett Brothers explores the post-presidential legacy of America’s sixth president: John Quincy Adams. Read more

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Our take on Founding Son: John Quincy's America podcast

Founding Son: John Quincy's America showcases the often-overlooked post-presidential life of John Quincy Adams. Bob Crawford explores Adams' fight against slavery and his impact on America's history while characterizing Adams as a bridge between America's founding and the Lincoln era. Patrick Warburton's exceptional voice acting brings John Quincy Adams to life, while Nick Offerman and Grey DeLisle portray Andrew Jackson and Louisa Adams, making this pod a great historical audio experience. Founding Son: John Quincy's America is a documentary podcast by iHeartPodcasts.