As America approaches its 250th anniversary, a new book points back to one of the founders’ most important ideas, prevention
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, a new book points back to one of the founders’ most important ideas, prevention  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Fri Jun 26 2026
Description: When you think of Benjamin Franklin, you probably think invention or diplomacy, but Dr. Barry Davis says Franklin’s real legacy may be something more fundamental: the idea that a free society survives by acting before problems become crises. That concept shaped how early American institutions were built, and it still has relevance for how we think about public systems today. Dr. Davis joins me now to share his new book, "The Preventioneers."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.