Episode 946 • • 1:30:58 - 1:33:36
946: High Falutin
Thomas Jefferson and the Press Quote Verification
A quote attributed to Thomas Jefferson regarding leaders speaking against the press being a "hallmark of a tyrant" is scrutinized and determined to be likely bogus. Historical records suggest Jefferson had a contentious relationship with the press of his era. The segment warns against the proliferation of fabricated historical quotes on social media that are used to support modern political narratives.