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The Marshall Court establishes the supremacy of Federal law in a series of landmark cases.

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An analysis of the fraught relationship and bitter rivalry between Thomas Jefferson and John Marshall which shaped a nation.

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In this episode we track the changes occurring within the Supreme Court along with those of a transforming nation.

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"Star Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin.

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A foray into Marshall's private life away from the Court.

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John Marshall must preside over former Vice President, Aaron Burr's treason trial!"Star Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin.

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Some Republicans in Congress try to arrest the development of an independent judiciary by striking back at the Marshall Court. Chris Stewart (History of China) and Benjamin Jacobs (Wittenburg to Westphalia) explain impeachment."Star Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin.

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Marbury v Madison and judicial review!

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John Marshall takes over at the head of the Supreme Court. Thomas Jefferson and his Republican allies take over the other branches of the government. Reforms are made by all!

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This episode traces the evolution of courts and judges from Anglo-Saxon England to the United States in 1801."Star Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin.

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In this episode we talk about John Marshall at State, the Federalist meltdown, Jefferson's win and the new Chief in town...

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John Marshall's term in Congress is discussed."Star Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin

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Marshall returns from Europe to find himself the darling of the Federalists and a national hero. So, he runs for Congress."The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin.

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Special guest Zack Twamley from When Diplomacy Fails joins us to celebrate our 1 year podiversary and we discuss the international and domestic intrigue surrounding Marshall."The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin.

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John Marshall goes to Paris on a diplomatic mission?!"The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin.

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Marshall navigates the toxic political world of the 1790's."The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin.

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Child mortality and John Marshall before the bar."The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. (Snoopy 20111 on SoundCloud).

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This episode is a collaboration with Steve Guerra of the History of the Papacy Podcast regarding Pope Francis's 2015 visit to the United States. Featuring: Stephen Stirling of The Star Ledger NewspaperI accidentally failed to attribute a quote during recording and want to correct that here. The thoughts expressed in the phrase "comfort the afflicted... in the service of people" are attributable to Tiziana Dearing in her 9/17/15 appearance on WBUR's On Point."The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. (Snoopy 20111 on SoundCloud).

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Virginia's elected delegates debate the Constitution."The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. (Snoopy 20111 on SoundCloud).

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A little more on Marshall's life in Richmond and his maturing political philosophy. Also we take a look at the US under the Articles of Confederation and of course the Constitutional Convention!"The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. (Snoopy 20111 on SoundCloud).

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Marshall learns lessons about law, legislating and life."The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. (Snoopy 20111 on SoundCloud).

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In this episode, Marshall finds his financial footing, gets married and a wedding present leads to a podcast discussion about his relationship with slavery."The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. (Snoopy 20111 on SoundCloud).

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John Marshall takes a walk while Thomas Jefferson falls down on the job. Later Marshall makes a fateful decision.

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John Marshall meets a lady, attends college briefly and embarks upon a career.

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A look at the battles of Monmouth, Stony Point and Paulus Hook as we wrap up Marshall's army years."The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. (Snoopy 20111 on SoundCloud).

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The Continental Army and John Marshall endure the winter camp at Valley Forge."The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. (Snoopy 20111 on SoundCloud).

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John Marshall marches... a lot and fights in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown."The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. (Snoopy 20111 on SoundCloud).

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John Marshall is in his first battle, watches Norfolk burn to the ground and joins the Continental Army.Music for American Biography: "The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. More from this artist is available at Snoopy 20111 on SoundCloud.

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The events that precipitated the American Revolution are discussed. John Marshall joins the militia."The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin. More from this artist is available at Snoopy 20111 on SoundCloud.

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John Marshall's heritage, early life and education are discussed."The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin.

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A brief introduction to the series.Music for American Biography: "The Star - Spangled Banner" performed by Logan Hardin.

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