"Democracy Awakening" with Heather Cox Richardson

- Historian Heather Cox Richardson delves into the tumultuous journey of American democracy in "Democracy Awakening".-
In Democracy Awakening, historian Heather Cox Richardson delves into the tumultuous journey of American democracy, revealing how the roots of Donald Trump’s “authoritarian experiment” can be traced back through the earliest days of the republic. She examines the historical forces that have led to the current political climate, showing how modern conservatism has consolidated power. Richardson pivots from the Founders to the abolitionists to Reconstruction to Nixon to the January 6 insurrection, highlighting the political legacies of the New Deal, the lingering fears of socialism, the death of the liberal consensus, and the birth of “movement conservatism.” In conversation with MHS President, Catherine Allgor, Richardson considers how we can take the lessons of the past to address today’s challenges and secure a more just and equitable future for our nation.
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