The Best People with Nicolle Wallace Heather Cox Richardson: "People are Starved for Facts"
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Nov 17, 2025 
Heather Cox Richardson, an American historian and Boston College professor, shares her insights on the current landscape of U.S. democracy. She highlights a significant conflict between democratic ideals and an emerging aristocracy in government. Discussing recent election trends, she emphasizes that voters, not parties, drive a realignment. Richardson reveals how grassroots movements shape national narratives and cautions against an out-of-touch Supreme Court. In a time when facts are crucial, she champions the revival of public intellectualism and civic confidence.
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Americans, Not Parties, Shifted The Moment
- Heather Cox Richardson argues 2024 showed Americans reclaiming democracy, not just party victories.
- She sees a realignment ending a 40-year era and opening space for inclusive reform.
Restore Everyday Agency To Strengthen Democracy
- Richardson warns that removing human agency from history has weakened civic engagement.
- She emphasizes restoring everyday people's ability to act as crucial to democratic recovery.
Lay Out Vision And Coalitions Before Crisis
- Think ahead about what reforms and coalitions you want before crises hit.
- Build visions and alliances now so institutionalists can act when instability arrives.
