Red, White & BruisedBen Franklin: Founding Father, Flirt, and Flawed Abolitionist
Ryan Haylett dives into the complex life of Benjamin Franklin—America’s favorite polymath, relentless inventor, political disruptor, and, yes, notorious flirt. Beyond kite experiments and witty quotes, this episode unpacks Franklin’s transformation from enslaver to abolitionist, the realities behind Poor Richard’s wisdom, and tales of love and intrigue in Paris.
About the podcast
Red, White & Bruised is a podcast about a country at war with itself — and the systems that got us here. Host Ryan Haylett peels back the myths, laws, and institutions that define American life, exposing how freedom gets traded for fear, comfort, or control. From the Constitution to the surveillance state, private prisons to public manipulation, this show tackles politics, history, power, and culture without the partisan fluff. This one’s for the politically homeless, and pissed-off patriots!
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