Discussion on the impact of legal troubles on a political figure, concerns about Christian nationalist influence in the Supreme Court, and criticism towards media handling of recent debates and issues. Analysis of the emotional reactions to political events, examination of Trump's debate tactics, calls for Biden to step down and potential challenges in a contested convention. Emphasis on safeguarding democracy, combating misinformation, and the critical role of collective action in protecting American democracy.
Trump’s historic felony conviction, a SCOTUS ruling in favor of presidential immunity, and a dumpster fire Biden vs. Trump debate: Those are just a few of the things that have happened on the American democracy front since Kara spoke to historian Heather Cox Richardson in January. In a special Independence Day episode, Kara and Heather replay that conversation, including history lessons from her book Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, and then rejoin at the end. They discuss what Heather thought of the first presidential debate, why she believes changing presidential horses mid-race would be disastrous for Democrats, and how events of the past six months have (or haven't) changed her perspective about American Democracy.
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