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Why 5 stars? First, my exposure to American History has been based on opinions from the so-called experts throughout my entire life. During my highschool and college years, the Constitution, Bill of Rights,and even the Declaration of Independence was never taught. My American History from the public school system was so dismal that I until lately I couldn't even tell you who authored these documents. It is refreshing to be introduce to Founding Fathers using their own primary source words and documents. Second,I enjoyed the casual conversation between David Barton and the hosts. If you can back up your statements with factual documents, I have the time to listen to you. I must concur that the advertisements between segments is a little too much, but I just fast forward through them. Third, I've seen many negative comments about David Barton from the academia world. These "so called" experts spent a vast amount of time trying to disprove David Barton's claim; but,they never backed up their own sources. Until you can back up your statements with primary documents from the founders, I must dismiss your statements. I especially enjoyed one "expert" who recommended the "Godless Constitution" as an alternative. However, when a book has NO footnotes to back up its claim, it becomes worthless in my eyes. I rather take one statement from a Founder's document than a book from an unknown professor who cannot take the time to justify his own resources. If you're looking for a video series about the creation of our nation using primary source documents, this might be for you.