Hampton Sides and Beto O'rourke -
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Acclaimed bestselling author, Hampton Sides, examines the complexities and consequences of the Age of Exploration in his most recent work, The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook. He discusses this ferociously-paced story of adventure on the high seas with former Texas congressman and history enthusiast, Beto O'Rourke.

Duration: 56 minutes and 45 seconds

Episode Number: 1503

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