Heather Cox Richardson on History, Conservatism, and the Awakening of American Democracy

Sep 26, 2023

In this podcast, Heather Cox Richardson, a Professor of History at Boston College, discusses interesting topics such as patriotism and conservatism, the rise and fall of the liberal consensus, the connection between capitalism, democracy, and authoritarianism, the evolution of the GOP, and finding hope for democracy in the face of a potential 2024 Donald Trump presidency.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Complex Views of America

02:52 • 12min

The Rise and Fall of the Liberal Consensus

14:43 • 17min

Capitalism, Democracy, and Authoritarianism

31:47 • 20min

The Evolution of the GOP and Donald Trump's Presidency

51:42 • 5min

Hope for Democracy and Reclaiming Power

56:45 • 5min