In the epic battle between Texas and New York, we all win because this ain’t a competition…we’ve got so much more in common than many would have us believe. My next guest articulates this in more ways than one with his new book The New Yorkers: 31 Remarkable People, 400 Years, and the Untold Biography of the World’s Greatest City.

We talk about some of American history's most forgotten names. Names who you'll (hopefully) familiarize yourself with after hearing this conversation. They played integral roles in the formation of our country, and they fought mass transit systems a hundred years before Rosa Parks.

Learn more about Sam HERE.

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And be sure to check out A Place for Peanut, the official nonprofit organization of Freddy's Huge ASK Podcast. It's an equine rescue that saves horses from certain death at the hands of individuals who transport them to kill pens. My friend Megan and her team work tirelessly to rehabilitate these beautiful creatures. And you can help, either by volunteering or making a donation. 

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