America Repeats the Same Crisis Every 80 Years. Here's How We Overcome It - Bob Crawford

America Repeats the Same Crisis Every 80 Years. Here's How We Overcome It - Bob Crawford

From Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci by SALT & Goalhanger

June 23, 2026 · 34 min

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In this episode, Anthony Scaramucci interviews Bob Crawford about the recurring crises in American history and the lessons from John Quincy Adams.

Does America face a defining crisis every 80 years? In this episode, I sit down with musician and author Bob Crawford to explore the remarkable life of John Quincy Adams, why history may be rhyming once again, and what one of our most overlooked founding leaders can teach us about democracy, public service, and the challenges facing America today. Bob Crawford is the bassist for The Avett Brothers, the host of American History Hotline on iHeartRadio, and cohost of The Road to Now on SiriusXM’s POTUS channel, where he engages public figures and scholars in conversations that connect the past to the present. Crawford also serves as co-managing partner of the Press On Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing pediatric cancer research. Get a copy of his brilliant first book, America's Founding Son: John Quincy Adams, from President to Political Maverick Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. Pre-order my next book, All the Wrong Moves: How Three Catastrophic Decisions Led to the Rise of Trump, out on the 17th of September in the…

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