Episode 3: Everything is political

The continuing saga of the infamous Aaron Burr's rise to power in the United States. How did a relatively unconnected attorney rise to the Senate in New York?

In this episode we see the roots of Burr's political life. We take a look at the three family power-structure of New York politics in the 1790's. Finally, how Burr's rival, Alexander Hamilton, is the man responsible for sending Burr to the national stage.