The Bulwark Podcast

Steve Inskeep: Kevin Is No Lincoln

Oct 10, 2023
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Steve Inskeep
Author Steve Inskeep discusses Lincoln's political skills and legacy. They talk about the importance of forming alliances despite disagreements, the divisive times paralleling the 1850s, Lincoln's approach to slavery, a remarkable conversation between Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, and the importance of upholding the Constitution.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Messy Aspects of Politics and the Importance of Engaging
02:51 • 18min
3
Forceful response and parallels to ISIS
20:22 • 2min
4
Divisive Times: Parallels and Uncertainty
22:38 • 6min
5
Abraham Lincoln's Approach to Slavery
28:55 • 3min
6
Lincoln and Frederick Douglass: A Remarkable Conversation
31:44 • 13min
7
Abraham Lincoln's Political Skills and the Importance of Upholding the Constitution
45:12 • 3min