EP8: When Young Benjamin Franklin Catfished his own Brother, sort of

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In this episode, we explore the fascinating early life of Benjamin Franklin, one of America’s most iconic figures. From his birth in Puritan Boston to his early days as a printer’s apprentice, discover how young Franklin shaped his intellect and ambitions. Dive into his bold experiment as a teenage writer, creating the pseudonymous “Silence Dogood” letters, which critiqued colonial authority and advocated for freedom of speech—all while keeping his identity hidden.

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