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, including how it was used to imprison President Abraham Lincoln's co-conspirators.

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 lead up to Hamilton's death.

Brian travels to Mt. Rushmore in search of a secret hallway behind the 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 tours Brian inside and outside 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, home of Andrew Jackson, where he evolved in a military to political career. Brian also discusses the controversies surrounding the former President.