It would be a lovely thing if before I die, I get to see a younger generation reclaim democracy and rebuild it in a new, more expansive way.

Heather Cox Richardson

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Heather Cox Richardson is a Professor of History at Boston College. Her daily newsletter Letters from an American is read by millions. She has a new book out as of today called Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America.

Key Highlights

• Introduction - 0:46
• Patriotism and Conservatism - 3:15
• The Liberal Consensus - 14:42
• Awakening Democracy - 39:07
• Trump - 51:41

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Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox Richardson

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