Dispatches: The Podcast of the Journal of the American Revolution

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E331: David Welker: The Continental Army's Invalid Corps Oct 06, 2026

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This week our guest is author and JAR contributor David Welker. Early in the war, wounded soldiers were given a second chance at service with the creation of the Continental Army's Invalid Corps. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E330: Avery Scott: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and the Barbary Pirates Sep 21, 2026

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This week our guest is JAR contributor Avery Scott. During the Confederation Period, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were engaged in hot negotiations with the Barbary Pirates over tribute to protect American shipping. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E329: Davis Richardson: A Tale of Two Revolutionaries: Jefferson and Lafayette Sep 06, 2026

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This week our guest is JAR contributor Davis Richardson. Although they had a great deal in common, Thomas Jefferson and Marquis de Lafayette fought two very different revolutions. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E328: Robert Swanson: Canadian Whigs in the American Revolution Aug 25, 2026

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This week our guest is JAR contributor Robert Swanson. In 1775, Canadians began to join the Revolutionary cause. Following the invasion of Canada, things began to fall apart. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E327: Richard Lim: Refusing A Crown: How George Washington Changed the World Aug 09, 2026

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This week our guest is author and podcast host Richard Lim. George Washington changed the world when he refused power. In his new book "Refusing A Crown," Lim argues that this decision changed the world and affected leaders for centuries to come. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E326: Jesse Wegman: The Lost Founder: James Wilson and the Forgotten Fight for a People's Constitution Jul 27, 2026

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This week our guest is author Jesse Wegman. In the early republic, no voice was stronger than James Wilson when it came to the notion of popular sovereignty. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E325: Ray Raphael: Declarations Before THE Declaration of Independence Jul 04, 2026

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This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Ray Raphael. On this special July 4th edition of Dispatches, we examine the dozens of Declarations of Independence BEFORE Thomas Jefferson penned his famous document. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E324: Brooke Barbier: Cocked and Boozy: An Intoxicating History of the American Revolution Jun 23, 2026

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This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Brooke Barbier. In her new book " Cocked and Boozy: An Intoxicating History of the American Revolution," Brooke Barbier stresses the importance of alcohol in Colonial America. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E323: Gary Ecelbarger: Nathaniel Ramsey at Monmouth Jun 10, 2026

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This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Gary Ecelbarger. The Point of Woods changed the Battle of Monmouth, and Nathaniel Ramsey was central to its success. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E322: Brady J. Crytzer: The Right Stuff: George Washington Needed a General in 1792 May 26, 2026

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This week our guest is Author, JAR Contributor. and all-around great guy Brady J. Crytzer. In 1792, George Washington needed a commander to lead his new "Legion of the United States." He found one, after an extensive search. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

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