Alexander Hamilton
Mentioned in 21 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Founding Father and first Secretary of the Treasury who played a pivotal role in establishing American financial and political institutions, including co-authoring the Federalist Papers and designing the nation's economic framework. Podcasts reference him across multiple contexts: his close relationship with George Washington, his influence on Federalist politics during the 1800 election, his arguments for centralized federal authority and national defense, and his foundational work on trade policy that shaped contemporary American economic strategy. His legacy remains debated, with some crediting his vision of executive power and others criticizing his financial system design.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
The Glenn Beck Program · Jun 13, 2026
The Reluctant President: Washington’s Leadership and Legacy | The American Story | Ep 10
“Key figure in cabinet conflicts with Jefferson; advocated for strong federal government, neutrality, and economic policies; drafted portions of Farewell Address”
Boring History For Sleep | Gentle Storytelling And Ambient Sounds (Official) · May 20, 2026
The Entire History Of Switzerland | Boring History For Sleep
“Architect of the whiskey tax that sparked the Whiskey Rebellion; advocated for federal enforcement”
Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci · May 12, 2026
NYT Bestselling Historian: Why George Washington Was the Greatest Leader Who Ever Lived — H. W. Brands
“Discussed as Washington's key subordinate and architect of the financial system; their working relationship analyzed”
The Matt Walsh Show · Apr 29, 2026
Ep. 1770 - Ilhan Omar Hits Rock Bottom With Her Dumbest Remarks Yet. Trump DELIVERS His BEST Speech Ever.
“Referenced for emphasizing importance of common national sentiment and cautioning against divided loyalties”
Bankless · Apr 16, 2026
Why Hasn't The Dollar Fallen? | Lessons from Currency Historian Barry Eichengreen
“Created US Mint in early 1890s; discussed in context of dollar's late emergence as dominant US currency”
Boring History for Sleep · Apr 13, 2026
The ENTIRE History of the United States of America — From Colonies to Global Power 🇺🇸 | Boring History for Sleep
“Shaped early American financial system and created foundations of American capitalism”
Boring History For Sleep | Gentle Storytelling And Ambient Sounds (Official) · Mar 31, 2026
How People Endured Nights in 1700s Taverns | Boring History For Sleep
“Central figure in founding-era narrative; subject of biographical preservation efforts by his wife Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton”
Letters from an American · Mar 4, 2026
The Widening War in Iraq
“Founding author of Federalist No. 26 explaining constitutional safeguards on military appropriations”
History Daily · Mar 4, 2026
The Inauguration of Thomas Jefferson
“Treasury Secretary and Federalist leader who clashed with Jefferson over constitutional interpretation and federal power”
O'Connor & Company · Feb 24, 2026
Hillsdale's Dr. Matthew Spalding on Washington & Lincoln's Birthday
“Described as having a close relationship with Washington, whom he regarded as a father figure during the founding period.”
Political Gabfest · Feb 19, 2026
Prince-No-More Andrew Pays His Epstein Price
“Convinced Federalists to vote for Jefferson in 1800 tie-breaker, prioritizing country over party”
The Glenn Beck Program · Feb 7, 2026
Ep 277 | Is Leftist Rage About to Become as BLOODY as the French Revolution?! | The Glenn Beck Podcast
“Understood distinction between American and French Revolutions; grasped constitutional necessity”
The Fact Hunter · Feb 6, 2026
Episode 394: Propaganda In America - Part 1
“Federalist Papers author advocating centralized federal authority; wrote Federalist No. 23 on national defense necessity”
Throughline · Feb 3, 2026
Becoming Supreme | America in Pursuit
“Federalist who characterized the judiciary as having no influence over the sword or purse, making it the weakest branch”
The Trade Guys · Feb 2, 2026
Canada Tariff Threats, Davos Roundup, and WTO Reform Proposals
“Referenced in U.S. Trade Representative speech on 1791 Report on Manufacturers as foundation for contemporary American trade policy.”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Jan 14, 2026
David McWilliams (on the history of money)
“Credited with establishing the U.S. dollar as official currency in 1792 instead of Spanish real”
The Saints · Jan 5, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Seton: Episode One
“Spotted at the Washington birthday celebration ball in New York City”
Tin Foil Hat With Sam Tripoli · Dec 6, 2025
#948: Defeating Death With Dr. Joseph P. Farrell
“Criticized for designing American financial system based on corruption and establishing country as empire”
Making Sense with Sam Harris · Oct 24, 2025
#440 — A World in Crisis
“Referenced for Federalist Papers debates on balancing tyranny prevention with chaos avoidance”
The Future of Liberty with Mitch Daniels · Oct 17, 2025
George Will on Executive Power and Civic Virtue
“Quoted for concept of 'energy in the executive' as justification for presidential immunity from prosecution”
Radiolab · Jun 27, 2025
Sex, Ducks and the Founding Feud
“Advocated for strong federal government and lifetime-elected president and senators during Constitutional Convention debates”