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Lincoln's Legacy: Insights from Historian Matthew Pinsker

2/17/2026

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On Presidents' Day, the Settle In podcast asked, "What would Abraham Lincoln do?"
Historian Matthew Pinsker discussed this theme with Geoff Bennett.
Pinsker's conversation centers on modern politics and his new book, "Boss Lincoln," which analyzes Lincoln's ongoing influence on the United States.

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On Presidents' Day, the Settle In podcast asked, "What would Abraham Lincoln do?"
Historian Matthew Pinsker discussed this theme with Geoff Bennett.
Pinsker's conversation centers on modern politics and his new book, "Boss Lincoln," which analyzes Lincoln's ongoing influence on the United States.