Every once in a while, a voice emerges that helps us see clearly through the fog of confusion and fear. Historian Heather Cox Richardson, professor at Boston College, is one of those voices. She doesn’t just teach history, she connects it to the moment we are living in, revealing how the patterns of the past are unfolding before our eyes today.

In this powerful conversation first shared by Red Wine & Blue, Richardson reminds us that what we’re witnessing in America is not unprecedented, it’s the familiar rise of authoritarianism we’ve seen before in history. The danger is real, but so is our power to stop it. She makes one thing clear: our best chance to save democracy is in the 2025 elections, not years from now.

This episode explores how we, as citizens, can push back against the forces behind Project 2025—a blueprint for dismantling democratic institutions from the inside out. It begins with local action: electing leaders in our towns, school boards, and statehouses who will defend truth, equality, and justice. Across the country, women are standing up—winning Supreme Court races in Wisconsin, flipping Senate seats in Iowa, and proving that courage and conviction can overcome extremism.

Heather Cox Richardson’s brilliance lies in her ability to bring calm reason to chaos. She helps us understand not only what is happening, but what each of us can do to change the course of history—one conversation, one friend, one vote at a time. Her words will give you hope, clarity, and direction. She reminds us that each of us holds the power to make a difference—and that by acting where we live, we can shape the future of our nation.

Listen. Reflect. Act. Because saving democracy begins with you.

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