Lessons from Lincoln, Then and Now (with Diana Schaub)

Diana Schaub, a political scientist from Loyola University Maryland and author of "His Greatest Speeches: How Lincoln Moved the Nation," delves into the timeless lessons from Abraham Lincoln's speeches. She discusses the importance of Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address in confronting America's legacy of slavery and his nuanced warnings about threats to democracy in his Lyceum Speech. Schaub also highlights Lincoln's call for thoughtful governance and civic responsibility, advocating for a revival of eloquence in political discourse inspired by Lincoln's powerful rhetoric.