Stephen Douglas
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Ep. 224: A World Without Twitter?
Cal Newport
Politician with whom Abraham Lincoln had celebrated debates, showcasing Lincoln's logical and plain-spoken rhetorical strategy.
Jeremi Suri: Civil War, Slavery, Freedom, and Democracy | Lex Fridman Podcast #354
Lex Fridman
A Democratic candidate in the 1860 election who advocated for popular sovereignty, allowing each state to make its own decisions regarding slavery.
Gary Gallagher: American Civil War, Slavery, Lincoln, Grant & Lee | Lex Fridman Podcast #499
Lex Fridman
Northern Democratic candidate in the 1860 presidential election, who also loved the Union but had a different vision.
How to Kick Your Scrolling Habit (Practical Advice)
Cal Newport
Mentioned in the context of the Lincoln-Douglas debates, which were long spectacles that people were comfortable with due to the lexographic media culture of the time.