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Steven Rinella interviews author Craig Fehrman about his new book on the Lewis and Clark expedition and its key figures.

Steven Rinella talks with author Craig Fehrman . Topics discussed: Craig's new book, This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis & Clark ; York, Ordway, Black Buffalo, Sacajawea, and other key players on the expedition; Sacajawea's sense of humor; diplomacy and discovery; medical care; views of slavery and Lewis and Clark's different views on it; the abundance of species; and more. Connect with  Steve  and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on  Instagram  and  Twitter MeatEater on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter , and  YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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