Foster examines the intimate lives and reputations of the founding patriarchs.

Sex and the Founding Fathers The Open Mind

Premiered June 06, 2015
Sex and the Founding Fathers

Author of "Sex and the Founding Fathers," American historian Thomas Foster examines the intimate lives, romantic norms and reputations of the founding patriarchs and their sexual partners.

About the Program

The Open Mind

Hosted by Alexander Heffner, The Open Mind is a thoughtful excursion into the world of ideas across politics, media, technology, the arts, and all realms of civic life. First broadcast in 1956, it explores challenges of the digital age, American politics and emerging issues. These conversations are a primary resource to the public, students, teachers, researchers, and archivists.

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