Matthew Pinsker and Geoff Bennett explore 'What would Lincoln do?' on 'Settle In'
February 17, 2026
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as posted by the channelIn commemoration of Presidents' Day, our "Settle In" podcast asked a simple question: What would Abraham Lincoln do? Historian Matthew Pinsker uses this question as a framework to explore modern politics. He spoke with Geoff Bennett about that and his new book, “Boss Lincoln,” which examines how Lincoln continues to shape our country today.
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