This is The Glen Meakem Program’s first show on our new flagship, FM News Talk 104.7, Pittsburgh. Glen talks to author Thomas Flemming about his recent work, The Perils of Peace: America’s Struggle for Survival After Yorktown. Tom argues that after the spectacular 1781 victory and surrender of Cornwallis’ to Washington, heavy lifting was still ahead in the struggle to build a new nation. The program ends with state politics and activist Ryan Shafik’s views on Governor Ed Rendell’s Clash tangle with the race card in the 2008 presidential contest.

 

 March 16, 2008 - The Perils of Peace: America’s Struggle for Survival After Yorktown [56:36m]: Play Now | Play in Popup