The Thomas Jefferson Hour

This week part two of a discussion of suggestions sent in by listeners in response to Clay Jenkinson’s request as to their ideas on how to improve or “save” our republic. 

In a previous program (Show 1200 Our Republic) President Jefferson spoke about the differences between a true democracy and a republic. In the podcast introduction Clay Jenkinson asked TJH listeners what their suggestions would be to improve or “save” our republic. Those many responses are discussed this and next week.

Clay S. Jenkinson asked listeners to write in with their thoughts and personal experiences about living on minimum wages. During this show, he shares and discusses the responses received.

President Jefferson, as portrayed by Clay S. Jenkinson, is joined in conversation by Benjamin Franklin, as portrayed by GregRobin Smith.

Bill Thomas of Prairie Public Radio hosts a live performance of the Thomas Jefferson Hour in Fargo, North Dakota.

Bill Thomas of Prairie Public Radio hosts a live performance of the Thomas Jefferson Hour in Fargo, North Dakota.

President Jefferson is discusses the differences between a democracy and a republic.

President Jefferson shares his positions about immigration, isolationism, nationalism and when it’s appropriate to put America first.

President Jefferson answers questions about civil disobedience, the dark side of Jefferson, political correctness, and how the majority rules over the minority in our democracy.

Clay S. Jenkinson discusses the protests occurring at the Standing Rock Reservation in North Dakota over the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.

This Jefferson 101 episode is the third of three shows devoted to Jefferson's time in Paris from 1784 to 1789.

This Jefferson 101 episode is the second of three shows devoted to Jefferson's time in Paris from 1784 to 1789.

This Jefferson 101 episode is the first of three shows devoted to Jefferson's time in Paris from 1784 to 1789.

President Jefferson is asked to share his thoughts about the speeches made at the Republican and Democratic conventions.

Clay Jenkinson is joined by his daughter Catherine to discuss their recent trip to Greece, her plans to study the classics and, of course, Thomas Jefferson.

As Clay says, “This is a tough one.” This week in a special out-of-character program, Clay discusses the recent episodes of violence occurring in America, and how Thomas Jefferson may have reacted to it. Find this episode on the blog. Thomas Jefferson is interpreted by Clay S. Jenkinson.

Catherine Jenkinson speaks with Jefferson about his daughters and how he regarded them. Find this episode on the blog. Thomas Jefferson is interpreted by Clay S. Jenkinson.