Anything that is non-violent is an acceptable form of protest in a Republic."
— Thomas Jefferson, as portrayed by Clay S. Jenkinson
President Jefferson shares his view on what he calls an essential need for citizens to speak out about issues they disagree with and he explains why dissent is necessary for the health of American democracy.
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Thomas Jefferson is interpreted by Clay S. Jenkinson.
"Jefferson was a gentleman. Mountains weren't climbed in his time."
— Clay
This week, we speak with Clay about his recent mountain climbing experience and answer listener questions.
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Thomas Jefferson is interpreted by Clay S. Jenkinson.
"Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel."
— Samuel Johnson
We speak with President Thomas Jefferson about patriotism and Jefferson’s concept of what it is to be truly free.
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Thomas Jefferson is interpreted by Clay S. Jenkinson.
Prompted by a listener letter, Clay answers the question, “If Thomas Jefferson appeared before you today, what would you want to show him from our time?”
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Thomas Jefferson is interpreted by Clay S. Jenkinson.
"Nobody ever used the English language to greater effect than William Shakespeare."
— Clay
Clay discusses his new show, "Clay Jenkinson's Shakespeare the Magic of the Word" — which held its world premiere in Norfolk, VA in September — and shares Jefferson's thoughts and regard for the work of William Shakespeare.
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Thomas Jefferson is interpreted by Clay S. Jenkinson.