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History with David Rubenstein
Steve Inskeep
Season 6
Episode 4
In a period of deep and fundamental division, Abraham Lincoln sought to unite the nation in the face of insurmountable difference. Steve Inskeep shows how Lincoln’s political skill—humor, storytelling, and self-deprecation—helped him navigate challenges and push his agenda, demonstrating his commitment to the nation’s betterment despite political divides.