The Al Franken Podcast 178: Best Of: Heather Cox Richardson on Our Democracy
Jul 7, 2024
Renowned historian Heather Cox Richardson discusses America's democracy on a knife's edge, manipulation of history, impact of Citizens United, challenges to democracy like gerrymandering and voter suppression, and the commitment needed to protect democratic values.
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Intro
00:00 • 6min
The Struggle for Democracy: Language, History, and Manipulation
05:35 • 24min
The Impact of the Kansas-Nebraska Act on Democracy and Lincoln's Defense
29:08 • 13min
Break with Ads from Audible and Instacart
42:31 • 2min
The Influence of Citizens United Decision in Politics
44:12 • 9min
Analysis of Supreme Court's Decision Making and Perversion of Democracy
52:53 • 2min
Challenges to Democracy in the United States
55:18 • 4min
Reflecting on Democracy and Commitment to Hard Work
59:17 • 3min