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Heather Cox Richardson: Yes Democracy IS Awakening
In a democracy, we expect to have our own say over how we are governed. Theres a great grumbling throughout America because many dont feel listened to. Thats the impetus behind todays Trumpist pop
Wisconsin Rural Voters: Challenge and Opportunity for Democrats
Wisconsin is a key swing state in the upcoming election, with traditions of both real right and real left. On todays show on-the-ground journalist Christina Lieffring tells us about realities in that
The Deep Roots of American Illiberalism,Yes Illiberalism
Many Americans were appalled at the violent January 6th assault on the capitol. The thought was: Thats not who we are. But in truth, throughout our history, a great number of Americans have support
On Rosh Hashanah: Netanyahu, The Israeli Right, and Jewish Identity
In light of the Israeli states massive assault on Gaza, and now Lebanon, the question comes up: What does it mean to be a Jew? Our guest veteran New York Times sportswriter Robert Lipsyte says being
Is Corporatocracy Unstoppable?
Corporations have their own interests at heart. From post-Civil War America through to Germany in 1933 to America today. And knowing public image counts, many try to have it both ways: bragging that t
From Rockefeller Republicanism to Trumpism: How Did We Get Here?
People think of Nelson Rockefeller as the epitome of moderate Republicanism. But what appears to be a clean break from this tradition is really an evolution. Author Professor Marsha E. Barrett expla
Architecture as the Ultimate Expression of Power: Gaza 2035
It was only discovered in an architectural trade journal: Netanyahus Gaza 2035. Architects were hired to provide models of a new Gaza , the old one having been flattened. Steel and glass high riser
Nuts and Bolts: What Needs to be Learned to Make Our Agenda Reality
As Americans, we want what we want right now. But it doesnt work that way to make real political change. As with any mechanism, there are certain things that must be learned to make it work and achie
Criminalizing The Unhoused Gets Us Nowhere
Some might call it cruel and unusual punishment, arresting, sweeping the parks, bulldozing homeless encampments. Others believe if people are poor its their own fault. On this show, the Reverend Dr
A Military Security State and the Erosion of Freedom
They love to say America has the strongest military of any nation ever. But boasting usually leads to disaster. On this show, we hear from William J. Astore, a retired lieutenant colonel of the US Ai