What was the true function of the Proclamation and the context surrounding it?  How did people react at this time?  Was slavery the true cause of the Civil War, and should North and South fit into liberal and conservative boxes.  Could Congress pick the President?  And what podcast advice does Bruce have?  Bruce takes Listener Questions in this episode.

Music from Chris Zabriskie, Chris Novembrino and Lee Rosevere on this episode.