One of the most interesting things I learned about while studying for the architectural exams was “Suburban Sprawl”.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newts-world/id1452065072?i=1000775106894

The Federalist Papers

And There Was Light – by Jon Meacham

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

George Washington and Leadership

Thomas Jefferson, American Lion

The Last Founding Father

James Madison By Richard Brookhiser

John Adams By David McCullough

James Madison and the Struggle for the Bill of Rights

Thomas Jefferson, The Art of Power

Washington By Ron Chernow

Daniel Webster

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-impossible-life/id1584238293?i=1000774680046

Notes from the podcast:

1. Passivity
2. Avoidance of leadership and responsibility
3. Emotional instability and lack of self control
4. Lack of advocating for vision and protection (caring for your family)
5. Moral compromise
6. Lack of courage

I was glad to discover the Heritage Guide to Historic Sites a week before my visit to Washington DC for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Thanks to the Newt’s World podcast for bringing this to my attention!

Here’s the podcast episode:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newts-world/id1452065072?i=1000774481163

https://historicsites.heritage.org