About this episode

The episode features an interview with Dr. Matt Spalding discussing his book on the development of American thought among the colonists.

I spoke with Dr. Matt Spalding of Hillsdale about his book The Making of the American Mind. How the colonists got on the same page.

People in this episode

Host: Ed Bonderenka

Guest: Dr. Matt Spalding

Topics covered

• American history
• colonial mindset
• education
• cultural development
• book discussion

Keywords

• American Mind
• colonists
• Hillsdale
• Dr. Matt Spalding
• book interview

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Making of the American Mind

Places: Hillsdale

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