John and Abigail Adams with Audrey Stuck-Girard

About this episode

This episode explores the significant contributions of John and Abigail Adams to the early United States with guest Audrey Stuck-Girard.

We're going deep on Boston's very own founding father. John Adams — and his wife Abigail — had a powerful impact on our nascent nation, even if Lin Manuel Miranda decided to yada yada his contributions. Helping us talk through this fascinating history is return guest Audrey Stuck-Girard.

People in this episode

Host: Lee Stabert

Guest: Audrey Stuck-Girard

Topics covered

• Boston history
• John Adams
• Abigail Adams
• founding fathers
• American history

Keywords

• John Adams
• Abigail Adams
• founding fathers
• Boston
• American history
• Audrey Stuck-Girard

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