

Besties to Bitter Rivals; How to Lose a BFF in One Election
Tea Across Eras by Rose & Nell
S3 · E9
Jul 30, 2026
01:04:13
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Jefferson's my best friend, he's a real bad... wait. what? Before they were political rivals, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams were besties, or as close as two eighteenth-century revolutionaries could be. They debated ideas, devoured books, and worked side by side to shape the United States. But wildly different political philosophies, bruised egos, hurt feelings, and one especially nasty election drove them apart. This week, we're diving into the rise, fall, and unexpected ending of one of America's most fascinating friendships. And why does it always come back to power to the people vs power to the elites?
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tea across eras
history
federalism
america
founding fathers
american history
presidents
besties
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