What Made America Great

Brian travels to Fort Jefferson, an unfinished fort 70 miles off the coast of Key West, FL in Dry Tortugas National Park. New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer joins Brian to walk among the 16 million bricks to learn its history.

Brian travels to Weehawken, NJ to learn about the deadly duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton. Joined by historian David Eisenbach, they discuss the contentious moments that led up to Hamilton's death.

Brian travels to Mt. Rushmore in search of a secret hallway behind Thomas Jefferson’s head. United States Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke joins Brian on the hike up. Brian also learns about the manpower behind the creation of the massive sculpture.

Brian travels to Washington DC to visit the home of the vice president of the United States. Second Lady Karen Pence gives Brian a tour of the home, which sits on the Naval Observatory just a few miles from the White House.

Brian travels to Nashville, TN to visit The Hermitage, the home of Andrew Jackson. There, Jackson evolved a military career into a political career. Brian also discusses the controversies surrounding the former president.