This week, Dr. Kimberly Crowley speaks with President Thomas Jefferson about space exploration and the importance of science and exploration during Jefferson's time.
#1142 Space
This week, Dr. Kimberly Crowley speaks with President Thomas Jefferson about space exploration and the importance of science and exploration during Jefferson's time.
"We should always listen to science. Science is not political. Science is rational."
— Clay S. Jenkinson portraying Thomas Jefferson
President Thomas Jefferson answers listener questions this week, including inquiries about Jefferson and wine, Welsh “Indians” in the Dakotas, repairing friendships, and the idea that “the rain followed the plow” during Jefferson’s time.
"I think that an ideal citizen is a bit grumpy, is always concerned that government is up to no good."
— Thomas Jefferson, Second Inaugural Address
We begin our conversation with President Thomas Jefferson asking about the actual location of his tombstone. We also discuss truthfulness, free speech, personal freedoms, upholding international agreements, and what Thomas Jefferson thinks about executive privilege and our current government.
"We could buy seeds, but that's not really agriculture or even gardening."
— Thomas Jefferson, as portrayed by Clay S. Jenkinson
"Exploration was a very important factor in my life."
— Thomas Jefferson, as portrayed by Clay S. Jenkinson