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Alexander Hamilton

Ron Chernow

The #1 Few figures in American history have been more hotly debated or more grossly misunderstood than Alexander Hamilton. Chernow’s biography gives Hamilton his due and sets the record straight, deftly illustrating that the political and economic greatness of today’s America is the result of Hamil...

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Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

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Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

While discussing George Washington's physique, Conan referenced the musical 'Hamilton' and noted that the portrayal of Washington in it doesn't align with historical accounts of his body type.

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That does not line up with what my view of George Washington from Hamilton either.

— Episode: Will Forte

Episode: Will Forte

While discussing George Washington's physique, Conan referenced the musical 'Hamilton' and noted that the portrayal of Washington in it doesn't align with historical accounts of his body type.

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That does not line up with what my view of George Washington from Hamilton either.

The Shawn Ryan Show

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The Shawn Ryan Show

It was mentioned as a history book that the speaker read and it resonated with him as it contained details about political infighting that are similar to those happening today.

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You know, read, read Alexander Hamilton by Chernow and in the later chapters where it talks about a lot of the political infighting and you sit there and say, wow, that sounds so familiar.

— Episode: #49 Tim Parlatore - The Fight for Free S...

Episode: #49 Tim Parlatore - The Fight for Free Speech Agai...

It was mentioned as a history book that the speaker read and it resonated with him as it contained details about political infighting that are similar to those happening today.

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You know, read, read Alexander Hamilton by Chernow and in the later chapters where it talks about a lot of the political infighting and you sit there and say, wow, that sounds so familiar.

Today, Explained

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Today, Explained

Lin-Manuel Miranda brought this biography on vacation in 2008 and found key insights that led to the creation of Hamilton. He read the big book while lying on a hammock.

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And he's a fast reader, so he brings along one really big book to sustain him on vacation, which is Ron Chernow's biography of Alexander Hamilton.

— Episode: Hamilton and Obamacore cringe

Episode: Hamilton and Obamacore cringe

Lin-Manuel Miranda brought this biography on vacation in 2008 and found key insights that led to the creation of Hamilton. He read the big book while lying on a hammock.

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And he's a fast reader, so he brings along one really big book to sustain him on vacation, which is Ron Chernow's biography of Alexander Hamilton.

The Rest Is History

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The Rest Is History

Ron Chernow's biography of Alexander Hamilton was referenced, with the host saying Chernow dismissed an opposing interpretation of the duel as "rubbish."

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But Ron Chernow, in his book on Hamilton, says this is just rubbish.

— Episode: 685. Hamilton: Duel to the Death (Part 3...

Episode: 685. Hamilton: Duel to the Death (Part 3)

Ron Chernow's biography of Alexander Hamilton was referenced, with the host saying Chernow dismissed an opposing interpretation of the duel as "rubbish."

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But Ron Chernow, in his book on Hamilton, says this is just rubbish.

Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast

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Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast

The book was mentioned, but no details were provided besides the fact that it is about Alexander Hamilton.

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I was listening to the Thomas Jefferson. No, there's not Thomas Jefferson Alexander Hamilton book.

— Episode: Ep 449 - 2 Cool 4 Home School (feat. Lil...

Episode: Ep 449 - 2 Cool 4 Home School (feat. Lil Sasquatch...

The book was mentioned, but no details were provided besides the fact that it is about Alexander Hamilton.

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I was listening to the Thomas Jefferson. No, there's not Thomas Jefferson Alexander Hamilton book.

The Megyn Kelly Show

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The Megyn Kelly Show

It was described as a riveting read that brought Hamilton's life and contributions to the country to life. It was said to be on the speaker's bookshelf.

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I just read a Chernoff's biography of Hamilton.

— Episode: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on COVID Orthodox...

Episode: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on COVID Orthodoxy, Fauci's...

It was described as a riveting read that brought Hamilton's life and contributions to the country to life. It was said to be on the speaker's bookshelf.

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I just read a Chernoff's biography of Hamilton.

And he writes like poetry and he brings this guy to life.

It's literally on our bookshelf right now.

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

The title was referenced by Stephen Dubner in two episodes as the well‑known 2004 biography of Alexander Hamilton, noting its prominence among works on the founding father. No specific endorsement or criticism was offered beyond acknowledging its status.

Episode: Stephen Dubner Returns Again

The 2004 biography of Alexander Hamilton was cited as a wellknown work by Ron Chernow.

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Hamilton, 2004 by Ron Chernow.

Episode: Stephen Dubner Returns Again

It was noted as the 2004 biography of the founding father.

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Hamilton, 2004 by Ron Chernow.

The Moth

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The Moth

The speaker noted that a particular line from the musical was not found in RonChernow's biography of Hamilton.

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That is not in Ron Chernow's book.

— Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: Live from the Unite...

Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: Live from the United Palace

The speaker noted that a particular line from the musical was not found in RonChernow's biography of Hamilton.

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That is not in Ron Chernow's book.

Empire: World History

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Empire: World History

Ron Chernow's biography was written to overturn prejudices against Hamilton and change the negative view many had about his life. It is an extraordinary deep dive into his life.

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And the reason that Ron Chernow wrote the biography that inspired the musical was that he was the least known and least celebrated and most obscure of the founding fathers.

— Episode: 153. The Founding Fathers: Alexander Ham...

Episode: 153. The Founding Fathers: Alexander Hamilton (Ep...

Ron Chernow's biography was written to overturn prejudices against Hamilton and change the negative view many had about his life. It is an extraordinary deep dive into his life.

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And the reason that Ron Chernow wrote the biography that inspired the musical was that he was the least known and least celebrated and most obscure of the founding fathers.

And we forget this now, but Chernow's biography was written to overturn a whole set of very substantial prejudices against Hamilton.

Chernow has completely changed the view in scholarly circles and the musical and all the songs and sellout shows have changed his view on a popular front.

And in it, Chernow says, look, this is a man, why don't you know him better?

But Chernow describes St Kitts and Nevis as a tropical hellhole of dissipated whites and fractious slaves.

Timcast IRL

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Timcast IRL

The book "Hamilton" was referenced when Ian was given a gift, which was a book related to the musical.

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It's from Hamilton.

— Episode: Timcast IRL #668 Kanye Goes OFF During A...

Episode: Timcast IRL #668 Kanye Goes OFF During Alex Jones...

The book "Hamilton" was referenced when Ian was given a gift, which was a book related to the musical.

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It's from Hamilton.

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

James Madison, a key figure in the book, was said to have used weed for gaining insights to create a new democracy, something that was said humorously.

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James Madison, famously featured in Hamilton, is on record saying that weed gives him the insights he needed to create a new democracy, which in fairness, that sounds like something someone would say...

— Episode: Presidents and Substance Abuse

Episode: Presidents and Substance Abuse

James Madison, a key figure in the book, was said to have used weed for gaining insights to create a new democracy, something that was said humorously.

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James Madison, famously featured in Hamilton, is on record saying that weed gives him the insights he needed to create a new democracy, which in fairness, that sounds like something someone would say when they were really high.

Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

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Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

The musical 'Hamilton' had several songs nominated in the category for 'Best Song on the Hamilton Soundtrack', highlighting its popularity and the different songs' significance within the musical.

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In the category of best song on the hamilton soundtrack the nominees are Satisfied The skylar sisters Helpless Cabinet battle number one Burn The room where it happens Dear theodosia Cabinet battle nu...

— Episode: 2023 Las Culturistas Culture Awards Nomi...

Episode: 2023 Las Culturistas Culture Awards Nominations Sp...

The musical 'Hamilton' had several songs nominated in the category for 'Best Song on the Hamilton Soundtrack', highlighting its popularity and the different songs' significance within the musical.

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In the category of best song on the hamilton soundtrack the nominees are Satisfied The skylar sisters Helpless Cabinet battle number one Burn The room where it happens Dear theodosia Cabinet battle number two It's quiet uptown kelly clarkson cover It's quiet uptown renee elise gillsbury original song And say no to this

Watch What Crappens

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Watch What Crappens

A book, likely a reference to the musical or the historical figure, was mentioned when a listener's question to Larsa was incorrectly attributed to 'Alexander Hamilton' by the speaker.

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Maria from Boston said Larsa why did you get all this work done did you think you weren't hot enough or did you feel like you had to compete with certain friends and L. M. Miranda says Alexander Hamil...

— Episode: RHOM: Larsa-nic and Old Faces

Episode: RHOM: Larsa-nic and Old Faces

A book, likely a reference to the musical or the historical figure, was mentioned when a listener's question to Larsa was incorrectly attributed to 'Alexander Hamilton' by the speaker.

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Maria from Boston said Larsa why did you get all this work done did you think you weren't hot enough or did you feel like you had to compete with certain friends and L. M. Miranda says Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton I think this was for you Alexia sorry my name is Alexander Hamilton

Elevation with Steven Furtick

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Elevation with Steven Furtick

It was a New York Times bestseller in 2004, and was read by Lin-Manuel Miranda during a vacation in 2007, which led to him writing the musical "Hamilton".

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This book I brought up here with me today was written in 2004, and it was a New York Times bestseller.

— Episode: Source Material

Episode: Source Material

It was a New York Times bestseller in 2004, and was read by Lin-Manuel Miranda during a vacation in 2007, which led to him writing the musical "Hamilton".

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This book I brought up here with me today was written in 2004, and it was a New York Times bestseller.

In 2007, a 27-year-old young man walked by this book just before he went on vacation in Mexico.

He needed something to read because he really needed to disengage his mind.

The book, of course, is the biography of Alexander Hamilton written by Ron Chernow, and the person who picked it up is none other than the great prophet Lin-Manuel Miranda.

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