History & Hypocrisy (with Michael Beschloss)
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71% of Americans Think Democracy Is at Risk
71% of Americans think democracy is at risk, but only 7% say it's their most important problem. If that's at risk, doesn't that swallow up every other concern? John Avlon says he sees the threat coming from not necessarily Republicans, but from Trumpists and Trumpism.Avlon: The teaching of history and civics in schools has been cut for all sorts of reasons, including financial ones. And if you don't teach kids in school why it's crucial to live in a democracy and protect it with your life, why should we be surprised when they don't understand what it is or value it?"
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