Edward Larson
Pulitzer Prize–winning historian and author of Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Still Matters, specializing in American legal and constitutional history.
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Jan 2, 2026 • 1h 49min
Holiday Best-Of: Freakonomics; Eating Well; 1776; New Yorker Documentary
In this engaging discussion, Stephen Dubner reflects on 20 years of Freakonomics, revealing the importance of non-monetary incentives and how conventional wisdom often misses the mark. Nutritionist Marion Nestle dives into the complexities of food policy, emphasizing the impact of ultra-processed foods on health and advocating for school gardens to improve children's eating habits. Historian Edward Larson explores the pivotal events of 1776, shedding light on the shift from loyalty to revolution among colonists and the foundational ideas of American democracy.
Dec 19, 2025 • 1h
Ed Larson on Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Matters
Edward Larson, Pulitzer Prize–winning historian of American legal and constitutional history, walks through why 1776 became the Revolution’s defining year. He covers January turning points, Thomas Paine’s Common Sense and its spread, competing state constitutional visions, Jefferson’s drafting choices, and how words and battlefield events together made independence meaningful.
