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Heather Cox Richardson on History, Conservatism, and the Awakening of American Democracy

Democracy Paradox

English - September 26, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB
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It would be a lovely thing if before I die, I get to see a younger generation reclaim democracy and rebuild it in a new, more expansive way.

Heather Cox Richardson

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A full transcript is available at www.democracyparadox.com.

Heather Cox Richardson is a Professor of History at Boston College. Her daily newsletter Letters from an American is read by millions. She has a new book out as of today called Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America.

Key Highlights

Introduction - 0:46Patriotism and Conservatism - 3:15The Liberal Consensus - 14:42Awakening Democracy - 39:07Trump - 51:41


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Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox Richardson

Letters from an American by Heather Cox Richardson

Follow Heather Cox Richardson on Twitter @HC_Richardson

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