Hear from Franklin biographers H.W. Brands and Edward J. Larson Benjamin Franklin and the Constitution Freedom of Speech in France and America Benjamin Franklin is well known as a Founding Father, inventor, scientist, and diplomat—but this week's episode sheds light on his often unsung role at the Constitutional Convention. Historians H.W. Brands, author of The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin, and Edward J. Larson, author of Franklin & Washington: The Founding Partnership, joined host Jeffrey Rosen. Listen > Earlier this summer, we partnered with The Cultural Services of the French Embassy comparing the freedom of speech in France and in the United States, and how those freedoms are protected in the two countries. Jeffrey Rosen was joined by experts from both countries: Marc-Olivier Bherer, Suzanne Nossel, Geoffrey Stone, and Hélène Tigroudja. Listen > Watch > Fascinating Facts About Supreme Court Justices by Olivia Gross and Alexandra "Mac" Taylor Read > The Burr vs. Hamilton Duel Happened On This Day by NCC Staff Read > Learn more about Ben Franklin and the rest of the Founding Fathers by visiting the National Constitution Center’s Signers’ Hall! The Center’s hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. From the National Constitution Center: Plan your visit Biographies of the Founding Fathers Article II "The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America. ..." Read Interpretations on the Interactive Constitution > SUPPORT OUR WORK ‌ ‌ ‌ Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. National Constitution Center | Independence Mall, 525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!