Democracy in America Podcast Episodes

Written by Alexis de Tocqueville , Olivier Zunz , Arthur Goldhammer

61 Episodes - 928 pages - ★★★★ - 173 ratings

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Democracy in America (Tom Richey Podcast #13)

Tom Richey's Podcast - January 07, 2019 00:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
It's always a pleasure to have Dr. Greg Sadler as a guest on this podcast. In this episode, we discuss the current state of American democracy with recurring references to Alexis de Tocqueville, the nineteenth century French tourist, historian, and philosopher who wrote Democracy in Amer...
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The State of Democracy in America and Abroad

Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde - December 20, 2018 18:30 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratings
In this episode, Dan sits down with Lindsay Lloyd, Deputy Director of the Human Freedom Initiative at the George W. Bush Institute, to talk about the health of democracy worldwide. Mr. Lloyd was involved in the Democracy Project: a joint national survey by the Bush Institute, Freedom House, and t...
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Q&A Session Democracy In America

KRCLRadioActive - December 07, 2018 01:26 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
This is the Q&A session that followed Prof. Mark E. Button's presentation on Democracy in America: Past, Present and Future at the Marmalade Branch Libary in SLC. It was recorded Nov. 15, 2018.
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Ep 129: Kavanaugh & the future of democracy in America (1 Oct 18)

UnPresidented: Creating change that empowers the Resistance - October 01, 2018 00:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 329 ratings
This week, the FBI is doing a further background check on Brett Kavanaugh, but serious questions remain as to how much the White House has tied the FBI's hands. In today's episode, we discuss where the Kavanaugh nomination stands, then branch into a larger discussion on the future of our...
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Ep. 6 – Race and Democracy in America Today

This is Democracy - September 20, 2018 00:00 ★★★★★ - 90 ratings
Dr. Suri has an extended conversation this week with Dr. Peniel Jospeh about race, Black Lives Matter, the post-Civil Rights era, and how to remain optimistic. Zachary Suri reads an original poem, “Vicksburg to Montgomery to Chapel Hill.” Peniel Joseph holds a joint professorship appointment at t...
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Episode 52: Alexis de Tocqueville's "Democracy in America", Part 2

'Merican Lit - May 17, 2018 17:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Does America’s majority wield kingly power over allowable opinion?
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Tocqueville: Democracy in America

In Our Time: History - March 22, 2018 11:15 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.7K ratings
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859) and his examination of the American democratic system. He wrote De La Démocratie en Amérique in two parts, published in 1835 and 1840, when France was ruled by the July Monarchy of Louis-Philippe. Tocqueville was interested in how...
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Tocqueville: Democracy in America

In Our Time - March 22, 2018 11:15 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.7K ratings
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859) and his examination of the American democratic system. He wrote De La Démocratie en Amérique in two parts, published in 1835 and 1840, when France was ruled by the July Monarchy of Louis-Philippe. Tocqueville was interested in how...
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Tocqueville: Democracy in America

In Our Time: Philosophy - March 22, 2018 11:15 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 793 ratings
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859) and his examination of the American democratic system. He wrote De La Démocratie en Amérique in two parts, published in 1835 and 1840, when France was ruled by the July Monarchy of Louis-Philippe. Tocqueville was interested in how...
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Is It Time to Rethink Democracy in America? - With Parag Khanna

THINK BIGGER, THINK BETTER - December 15, 2017 08:02 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
Many clever political scientists and philosophers have put their minds together to studying democracy and writing about its problems. Today, I’m honored to welcome one of the best – Parag Khanna, a global strategist and bestselling author, as well as a Senior Research Fellow in the Centre on Asi...
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Episode 48 – Democracy in America

Mark Geise Show – Mark Geise - April 17, 2017 07:25
In this episode, I discuss Alexis de Tocqueville’s “Democracy in America.” In this book, which was published in 1835, de … Continue reading →
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Christian Democracy in America

Acton Line - February 01, 2017 00:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 201 ratings
On this edition of Radio Free Acton, we have a panel discussion on the prospects for a Christian Democratic political movement in the United States.
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Christian Democracy in America

Acton Line - February 01, 2017 00:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 201 ratings
On this edition of Radio Free Acton, we have a panel discussion on the prospects for a Christian Democratic political movement in the United States. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Struggle for Democracy in America Intensifies

People's Tribune Radio - December 22, 2016 15:29 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
The Struggle for Democracy in America Intensifies The 2016 presidential election was one of the most divisive in our country’s history. This is no surprise, given the economic, moral, and political crisis. The crisis can’t be solved within an economy controlled by corporations and billionaire...
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Democracy In America 14 of 14 Conclusion

Patriot Truth Podcast - January 15, 2013 05:00 - 28 minutes
Democracy In America 14 of 14 Conclusion. April 18, 1962. "These Precious Premises". The final program of the series. "A study in politcal optimism." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair...
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Democracy In America 13 of 14

Patriot Truth Podcast - January 08, 2013 05:00 - 28 minutes
Democracy In America 13 of 14 . April 11, 1962. "The Happy Republic".  "A study in American values." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation, writer), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lucio Agostini (music), Lister Sinclair (writer), Ben Gr...
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Democracy In America 12 of 14.

Patriot Truth Podcast - January 01, 2013 05:00 - 29 minutes
Democracy In America 12 of 14. April 4, 1962. P "The Aristocrats Of Democracy". "A study in American law and lawyers." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation, writer), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agosti...
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Democracy In America 11 of 14

Patriot Truth Podcast - December 25, 2012 05:00 - 28 minutes
Democracy In America 11 of 14 . March 28, 1962. "The Chief Instrument Of Freedom".  "A study in th American press." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (music),...
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Democracy In America 10 of 14

Patriot Truth Podcast - December 18, 2012 05:00 - 29 minutes
Democracy In America 10 of 14 . March 21, 1962. "Common Sense and Moonshine". S "A study in American education." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (music), Be...
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Democracy In America 9 of 14

Patriot Truth Podcast - December 11, 2012 05:00 - 25 minutes
Democracy In America 9 of 14. March 14, 1962. "The Tyranny Of The Majority" "A study in American freedom." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Grau...
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Democracy In America 8 of 14.

Patriot Truth Podcast - December 04, 2012 05:00 - 29 minutes
Democracy In America 8 of 14. March 7, 1962."The Heavenly Prison".  "A study in American Reform." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Grauer (annou...
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Democracy In America 7 of 14

Patriot Truth Podcast - November 27, 2012 05:00 - 29 minutes
Democracy In America 7 of 14. February 28, 1962. "The Cold Water Army".  "A study in American Progress." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Grauer...
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Democracy In America 6 of 14

Patriot Truth Podcast - November 20, 2012 05:00 - 29 minutes
Democracy In America 6 of 14. February 21, 1962."The Cement Of Democracy".  "A study in American religion." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Gra...
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Democracy In America 5 of 14

Patriot Truth Podcast - November 13, 2012 05:00 - 28 minutes
Democracy In America 5 of 14. February 14, 1962. . "Any Woman Is A Lady".  "A study in American Manners." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Lister Sinclair (writer), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Graue...
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Democracy In America 4 of 14

Patriot Truth Podcast - November 06, 2012 05:00 - 28 minutes
Democracy In America 4 of 14. February 7, 1962. "The Arc Of Civilization".  "A study in American character." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Gr...
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Democracy In America 3 of 14

Patriot Truth Podcast - October 30, 2012 04:00 - 28 minutes
Democracy In America 3 of 14. January 31, 1962.  "The 4th Of July In Albany, 1831" "A study in American independance." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (musi...
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Democracy In America 2 of 14.

Patriot Truth Podcast - October 23, 2012 04:00 - 29 minutes
Democracy In America 2 of 14. January 24, 1962."The Governor In The Boarding House". Sustaining. "A study in American equality." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agos...
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Democracy In America 1 of 14

Patriot Truth Podcast - October 16, 2012 00:59 - 28 minutes
Democracy In America 1 of 14. January 17, 1962. "Where Could I Be Better Off?".   Dramatizations of portions of the 1831 book by de Tocqueville, dealing with his tour of America. "A study in Jacksonian America." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director...
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The Dalai Lama on Democracy in America and India - UCTV Prime Cuts

Dalai Lama (Video) - June 04, 2012 21:00 - 2 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama expresses his respect and admiration for America and India, two countries he sees as valuing democracy and religious freedom. This excerpt is from “Cultivating Peace and Justice,” a lecture he gave at the University of San Diego as part of the Compassion Without ...
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The Dalai Lama on Democracy in America and India - UCTV Prime Cuts

Dalai Lama (Audio) - June 04, 2012 21:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama expresses his respect and admiration for America and India, two countries he sees as valuing democracy and religious freedom. This excerpt is from “Cultivating Peace and Justice,” a lecture he gave at the University of San Diego as part of the Compassion Without ...
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