Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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Inventor, statesman, writer, and scientist—Benjamin Franklin was one of the most influential figures of early America. This episode examines his life, from his role in drafting the Declaration of Independence to his experiments with electricity. Learn how his curiosity, wit, and diplomatic skills helped shape a new nation and left a legacy that still inspires innovation today.

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