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Letters from an AmericanLive with Heather Cox RichardsonGet full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe
2025-11-0527 min
Letters from an AmericanLive with Heather Cox RichardsonGet full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe
2025-10-3026 min
Hot Topic Bold TalkOur Best Chance To Save Democracy--Featuring Heather Cox RichardsonEvery 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 befor...
2025-10-2355 min
Hot Topic Bold TalkOur Best Chance To Save Democracy--Featuring Heather Cox RichardsonEvery 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...
2025-10-2355 min
The Prof G Pod with Scott GallowayThe Fight to Save American Democracy — with Heather Cox RichardsonScott Galloway speaks with Heather Cox Richardson, a historian at Boston College and author of Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, as well as the widely-read Substack Letters from an American.
They discuss the ‘No Kings’ protests and what they reveal about the state of U.S. democracy, the erosion of moral and corporate leadership, and the redefinition of patriotism in a polarized America. Heather explains how history helps us understand today’s authoritarian drift, why civic courage has faded among elites, and how national service could help rebuild a shared sense of pur...
2025-10-231h 20
The Bulwark PodcastHeather Cox Richardson: An Attack on Our System of GovernmentRepublicans in Congress know that what they’re doing is deeply unpopular—on healthcare, supporting troops in the streets, and on redistricting. That’s why they’re basically in hiding, plotting new ways to try to shift the narrative. But because they’ve given their Constitutional power away to Trump & company, unelected officials in the administration are now making the taxing and spending decisions. Meanwhile, Trump has another monument in the works. Plus, Democrats and the Senate race in Maine, another military strike in the Caribbean, and MTG may be a bellwether of MAGA’s future.
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2025-10-1550 min
The BulwarkHeather Cox Richardson: An Attack on Our System of GovernmentThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comRepublicans in Congress know that what they’re doing is deeply unpopular—on healthcare, supporting troops in the streets, and on redistricting. That’s why they’re basically in hiding, plotting new ways to try to shift the narrative. But because they’ve given their Constitutional power away to Trump & company, unelected officials in the administration are now making the taxing and spending decisions. Meanwhile, Trump has another monument in the works. Plus, Democrats and the Senate race in Maine, another military s...
2025-10-1513 min
Healthy By Heather BrownFighting Cancer Naturally: B-17, Nutrition & Medical Myths With John Richardson EP 122A huge thank you to the sponsor of today’s episode, Grazly. Grazly’s Magnesium Tallow Balm is made with grass-fed beef tallow and real Dead Sea magnesium flakes. Nothing synthetic, no fillers, just clean ingredients your body actually recognizes. I love using it on my feet before bed to support restful sleep, calm evenings, and nourished skin. To shop, head to the link below and use my code HEATHER for a discount!LINK TO GRAZLY: https://www.grazly.co/HEATHERIn this episode of the Healthy by Heather Brown podc...
2025-09-3045 min
Letters from an AmericanLive with Heather Cox RichardsonGet full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe
2025-09-1816 min
Defending Democracy with Marc EliasRepublicans Are Killing Democracy | Heather Cox RichardsonHistorian Heather Cox Richardson joins us today to explain how fascism is on the rise in America. As one of the country’s foremost experts on the Civil War, she’ll reveal how the GOP went from the party of Lincoln to the party of Trump.
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2025-09-0843 min
Katie Couric Audio BiographyKatie Couric Unpacks Trump-Putin Summit with Historian Heather Cox Richardson | Summer NostalgiaKatie Couric BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Katie Couric has been particularly visible over the past several days mixing journalism with commentary on major headlines and even a dash of summer nostalgia on social media. On August 20th she hosted the latest episode of her Substack series Katie Couric Live, joined by prominent historian Heather Cox Richardson. Couric expressed her admiration for Richardson’s analysis, delving into the recent and historic implications of the surprise meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska. She pressed Richardson for historical context and didn’t shy away from voicing concern abou...
2025-08-2302 min
Letters from an AmericanLive with Heather Cox RichardsonCalifornia governor Gavin Newsom and I chatted earlier today about his announcement that California will hold a special election on November 4 for voters to consider redistricting the state temporarily if Texas redistricts to give President Donald Trump the five additional seats to which he believes he is “entitled.” Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe
2025-08-1531 min
We Can Do Hard ThingsWe’re Taking Patriotism Back with Heather Cox Richardson424. We’re Taking Patriotism Back with Heather Cox Richardson
Historian, writer, and truth-teller Heather Cox Richardson joins us to expose how patriotism has been hijacked by those undermining democracy, equality, and truth—and to show us how to reclaim it as a force for justice, unity, and hope.
-Debunking the myth of rugged individualism—and revealing why community has always been our greatest strength-How the far Right hijacked patriotism, demonized equality, and rebranded justice as socialism-The $50 trillion heist: How the top 1% looted the wealth of 90% of Americans—and got away with it
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2025-07-0158 min
The BulwarkDo the Next Right Thing, Change the World (with Heather Cox Richardson)This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comOur season finale is a bit of a pep talk. America is in a precarious place, but Americans everywhere are speaking up against the authoritarian threat. Historian extraordinaire Heather Cox Richardson joins Sarah to discuss the lessons history leaves for this moment, and Americans' role in fighting back.By Heather Cox Richardson:Letters from an AmericanDemocracy Awakening: Notes on the State of AmericaWatch, listen, and leave a comment. Don’t...
2025-06-2821 min
The Focus Group PodcastDo the Next Right Thing, Change the World (with Heather Cox Richardson)Our season finale is a bit of a pep talk. America is in a precarious place, but Americans everywhere are speaking up against the authoritarian threat. Historian extraordinaire Heather Cox Richardson joins Sarah to discuss the lessons history leaves for this moment, and Americans' role in fighting back.
By Heather Cox Richardson:
Letters from an American
Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America
2025-06-281h 01
The Press BoxZohran’s New York Shocker, NBA Draft Audio, and What Is a "Hit Piece" in 2025? Plus, 25 for 25: Heather Cox Richardson on Trump and Iran.Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss some awkward NBA draft coverage, the NYC Democratic mayoral primary, and what constitutes a hit piece (10:57). Then, in another edition of 25 for 25, Bryan is joined by historian Heather Cox Richardson to talk about Donald Trump's fervent attempts at creating a narrative around the USA's air strikes on Iran; best practices to stay informed in today's media climate; Barack Obama's humble approach to his post-presidency era; the origins of her newsletter, 'Letters From an American'; and more (44:29). Finally, Joel and Bryan reconvene for a quick interview postgame and to share some weekend recommendations (1:18:07).
2025-06-261h 30
Sane(ish) with Jo CarducciNo Rulebook, No Adults: So What Happens Now (with George Conway & Heather Cox Richardson)Jojo from Jerz brings together legal heavyweight George Conway and historian Heather Cox Richardson for a candid, unscripted conversation about the chaos of June 2025. With Trump launching strikes on Iran, Congress sidelined, and the world on edge, Jo, George, and Heather cut through the noise to ask: How did we get here—and what happens next?George & Heather swap stories from their Harvard days and dig into the psychology of Trump’s power: Why do smart people keep caving to him? Why does the GOP keep bending the knee? And what does history tell us about strongmen, perf...
2025-06-2452 min
That Said With Michael ZeldinReflecting on Democracy with Heather Cox Richardson,Join Michael in his discussion with Heather Cox Richardson about where we have come since the publication of her book Democracy Awakening in 2023.Heather Cox Richardson is a professor of history at Boston College and an expert on American and political history. She is the author of a widely read Substack newsletter, Letters from an American which synthesizes history and modern political issues. This is her seventh book.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2025-04-291h 14
The Hometown HollerHeather Cox Richardson on Trump, Democracy, and American HistoryDr. Heather Cox Richardson joins The Hometown Holler to break down the chaos of MAGA-occupied Washington and analyze Trump 2.0, offering a thought-provoking discussion on the future of American democracy. A professor at Boston College and the author of seven influential books, Heather has become one of the most impactful public intellectuals of our time, particularly through her widely read "Letters from an American" newsletter, where she places contemporary news in its historical context. In this episode, Heather offers insights on what Americans can learn from history, the Democratic Party’s response to a second Trump admi...
2025-03-241h 08
Berkeley TalksHeather Cox Richardson on the evolution of the Republican PartyIn Berkeley Talks episode 221, American historian Heather Cox Richardson joins Dylan Penningroth, a UC Berkeley professor of law and history, in a conversation about the historical evolution of the Republican Party, and the state of U.S. politics and democracy today. Richardson, a professor of history at Boston College, is the author of the popular nightly newsletter Letters from an American, in which she explains current political developments and relates them to historical events. With more than 3 million daily readers, Richardson says Letters has grown a “community around the world of people who are trying to reestablish a r...
2025-03-071h 38
WINWinning at Social Media Marketing with Heather MargolisSend us a text"Winning at Social Media Marketing with Heather Margolis"In this episode of the WIN Podcast, host Carrie Richardson interviews Heather Margolis, founder of Channel Maven, to uncover her strategies for leveraging social media as a powerful tool in B2B marketing. Heather shares invaluable advice on using platforms like Instagram and TikTok to drive engagement, create impactful campaigns, and generate leads for businesses of all sizes.Key Takeaways:Why Instagram is becoming a B2B powerhouse: “If they're searching on their phone for channel ma...
2025-01-2426 min
How To Not Lose Your Sh!tKeep Calm and Listen to Heather Cox RichardsonOn Inauguration Eve, Red Wine & Blue held a live virtual event with our favorite historian, Heather Cox Richardson. Heather helped us put things into perspective and reminded us that small groups of people can change history. Over 22,000 people attended the Zoom call, 24,000 watched it on YouTube, and almost 120,000 streamed it on Heather's Facebook page. This is a moment where we can fall apart or all come together to make change - and it's clear which option this community is choosing. If you missed Sunday night's event, we wanted to share it with everyone right here on...
2025-01-2255 min
The Politics GuysHeather Cox Richardson on Trump 2.0Mike welcomes back Heather Cox Richardson, a professor of history at Boston College and author of the “Letters from an American” Substack. Professor Richardson is also the author of Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, which has recently come out in paperback. Topics Mike & Heather discuss include: - why the elections went so well for Republicans - why Harris’ messaging failed to carry the day - the media and political misinformation - leftism and liberalism in contemporary America - voter (mis)understanding of economics - w...
2024-11-201h 04
Assembly Required with Stacey AbramsPlotting Our Way Forward by Looking Back at History (with Heather Cox Richardson)Stacey speaks with historian Heather Cox Richardson to see what history can teach us about moving forward after Trump’s reelection. They discuss strategies for countering disinformation, how Democratic leaders are preparing to use states’ rights to their advantage to challenge Trump’s federal overreach, and how the era following William McKinley’s presidency can be a guide for progressives. Then, Stacey answers questions from the audience on how to get involved in politics, and how to respond to community in this post-election environment. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript...
2024-11-1451 minHow To Not Lose Your Sh!tThis Is Our Election with Heather Cox RichardsonThis past Monday, our favorite historian Heather Cox Richardson joined Red Wine & Blue for a virtual event. We were hoping to hear her insight into how this election fits into the broader story of American history, and what we might expect over the next two weeks.But if we’re being honest, what we really wanted was for Heather to tell us that it was all going to be okay.And of course she couldn’t tell us that with certainty. She’s a historian, not a soothsayer. But she did offer some words of hope.
2024-10-2556 minThe Maggie Daun ShowMangled History, with Heather Cox Richardson (Hour 1)Historian, professor, and prolific substack creator Heather Cox Richardson joins Maggie for another extremely special episode digging into how history informs the present. Today, she and Maggie tackle the staggering stakes of this cycle's presidential election. From an economy that works for all of us to the fate of democracy, it's all on the line. It seems every day brings new atrocities that should fully disqualify Trump from ever holding any office. Yet here we are, with this candidate remaining horrifically "viable". Thankfully, endorsements roll in each hour for Kamala Harris. She is the only candidate in this race...
2024-10-1144 min
City Arts & LecturesHeather Cox RichardsonEven before her explosively popular Substack Letters from an American, which has grown to more than two million subscribers since it began in 2019, historian Heather Cox Richardson was an important voice in discussions around post-Civil War American history. The author of seven books, Richardson’s writing has focused on race, economics, and political ideology, including the story of the Republican Party and the Wounded Knee Massacre. Most recently, she published the book Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, a deep dive into how a small group of wealthy people pushed the government towards authoritarianism, and how understanding the...
2024-09-291h 32
WINHeather Johnson, MBA - WINNING with Core Values and CultureSend us a textHost Carrie Richardson sits down with Heather Johnson, MBA, the CEO and co-founder of Goyznta, to explore her journey from the nonprofit sector to leading a successful SaaS company in the MSP space. Heather shares how her passion for equality, sustainability, and helping small businesses has shaped Goyznta’s culture and mission. She discusses the challenges of self-funding a startup, blending work and personal life as a married business owner, and the importance of maintaining mental health in entrepreneurship. Hear Heather's advice for other founders, insights on scaling without losi...
2024-09-2923 minThe Maggie Daun ShowHeather Cox Richardson on the Survival of American Democracy (Hour 1)Maggie begins the hour with tying an update from a single politician in Nebraska has become a part of the long history of the nation's Electoral College. How did the Electoral College come to be? How can one politician have such a large influence on the entire system? Well, it is more common in the history of the system than you might think.
Then, the Maggie Daun Show is joined by historian and author Heather Cox Richardson to discuss the history of the Electoral College and what it means for the state of our politics today, and...
2024-09-2744 min
F-R Racing's Garage TalkMazda MX-5 Cup Driver - Heather HadleyWe have officially made it to episode 100 of F-R Racing's Garage Talk and we are very excited today to spend episode 100 sitting down with one of the young talents in motorsport. Mazda MX-5 Cup driver, Heather Hadley joins D.J. and Erik (on the phone) to talk about her career so far and the steps her and her family took to get her where she is today.We talk about her beginnings with indoor karting, moving outdoors, and then to the US Legends Cars series. When she uprooted her life to go to college in North Carolina to get...
2024-08-0941 min
On with Kara SwisherJuly 4th Special: Why Heather Cox Richardson Still Has Hope for American DemocracyTrump’s historic felony conviction, a SCOTUS ruling in favor of presidential immunity, and a dumpster fire Biden vs. Trump debate: Those are just a few of the things that have happened on the American democracy front since Kara spoke to historian Heather Cox Richardson in January. In a special Independence Day episode, Kara and Heather replay that conversation, including history lessons from her book Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, and then rejoin at the end. They discuss what Heather thought of the first presidential debate, why she believes changing presidential horses mid-race would be disastrous fo...
2024-07-041h 20
The Truth Report with Chauncey DeVegaHeather Cox Richardson Warns That We Can Still Stop Dictator Trump and the American Fascist Movement Heather Cox Richardson is Professor of History at Boston College. She is the author of numerous books including her most recent, Democracy Awakening. Richardson’s Substack newsletter “Letters From an American” is essential reading and is subscribed to by 1,400,000 people. She explains how the study of American history and peoples’ movements to expand real democracy are critical for defeating Trumpism, American neofascism and global illiberalism today. Heather also reflects on how her background as a working-class person helped to prepare her for the intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, and physically demanding work of defending American democracy in her role and respon...
2024-06-1445 min
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al HuntThe Lost Cause with Heather Cox RichardsonJames and Al tear into Trump for seeking bribes from Big Oil, blast the MSM for failing to cover what matters, share their take on the recent polls and primaries, and welcome historian Heather Cox Richardson. They draw parallels between contemporary politics and the Civil War era, exploring MAGA’s regressive roots, our democracy’s war with demagoguery, the electorate’s disillusionment, and why J6 represents a new “Lost Cause”. They also cover the corruption of the judicial system and the modern Republican party, calling for a revival of populism to revitalize our system and put in guardrails to protect it.
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2024-05-161h 07How To Not Lose Your Sh!tHeather Cox Richardson Live at the City ClubLast month, Heather Cox Richardson appeared live at the City Club of Cleveland to speak about her new book, Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America. With her was Katie Paris, the founder of Red Wine & Blue. As Heather reminds us, the past doesn't repeat itself; it rhymes. To understand today's political landscape, we must understand how we got here. This fascinating live chat between Heather and Katie explores the state of our democracy, how we got here, and what we do next.The Suburban Women Problem will be back with regular episodes starting o...
2024-04-1050 min
Flipping Dreams with Heather Renée MayInterview: Overcoming Adversity By Invention w/ Doug RichardsonHeather talks with Doug Richardson, inventor of a form of animation with 7 patents, who sued large tech giants (Samsung, Fuji, Motorola) and won! But, Doug's path started off with a traumatic brain injury from a bicycle accident when he was just 21. He shares his story of resilience, how he recovered from the accident and ended up building new neural pathways that led him to create his invention. You can find out more about Doug's work here: https://www.cinegif.com/indexHeather's website: https://www.heatherreneemay.com/...
2024-03-1451 min
The Chauncey DeVega ShowHeather Cox Richardson Warns That We Can Still Stop Dictator Trump and the American Fascist Movement – If We Have the Will and Fortitude to Do That Hard Work There are two guests on this episode of The Chauncey DeVega Show. Brynn Tannehill is a journalist and author of "American Fascism: How the GOP is Subverting Democracy." Her essays and other writing have been featured at the New York Times, The Huffington Post, and The New Republic. Brynn reflects on doing the frustrating and challenging work of continuing to sound the alarm about Dictator Trump, American neofascism, and the existential threat that movement represents to the LGBTQ community and others deemed to be the enemy. She also shares her insights on why...
2024-03-072h 22
The National Writers Series PodcastHeather Cox Richardson and "Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America"Heather Cox Richardson joined the National Writers Series at Lars Hockstad Auditorium on October 17, 2023 with guest host Neal Rubin.
Heather Cox Richardson is a Professor of History at Boston College. She has written about the Civil War, Reconstruction, the Gilded Age, and the American West in award-winning books whose subjects stretch from the European settlement of the North American continent to the history of the Republican Party through the Trump administration. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, the New York Times, and The Guardian, among other outlets. She is the cohost of the Vox podcast, Now...
2024-03-031h 22
No Holding Back with Susan EstrichHeather Cox Richardson | Navigating the News And The Collapse Of The Republican PartyWelcome to this special episode of "No holding Back"! We're thrilled to have renowned historian and political commentator, Heather Cox Richardson, joining us. Heather brings her wealth of expertise in dealing with the media and reporting on critical issues shaping our world.In this episode, Heather will share insights into her approach to navigating the media landscape, offering invaluable advice on distinguishing fact from fiction in today's fast-paced news environment. As a historian, she brings a unique perspective to current events, helping us understand the historical context that shapes our present reality.We'll also delve...
2024-03-0152 min
Letters from an AmericanFebruary 28, 2024Hi Folks:We think we’ve figured out a way to make sure those who want to receive the audio version of the letters automatically can get them without spamming those who don’t want them.On Substack the default setting is that no one will automatically receive the AUDIO letters. So if you don’t want the audio version, you’re all set. You will still get the written letters and you can ignore the information below.If you DO want to receive the audio version automatically every day, you will need to go in...
2024-02-2912 min
Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri MillerHeather Cox Richardson on 'Democracy Awakening'This week, Big Books and Bold Ideas is launching an election year series that asks: What is American democracy in 2024? Americans come to that question with significantly different views. And what American democracy was when this country was founded isn’t necessarily what it is today or what it will be in the future. Democracy is dynamic. Heather Cox Richardson spends a lot of time thinking about democracy. She’s a historian and the force behind the most popular newsletter on Substack, with more than 1.3 million subscribers. In 2023, she released her latest book, “Democr...
2024-02-2351 min
Farrel Buchinsky's Listen LaterRep. Summer Lee, Ali Velshi & Heather Cox Richardson Podcast: Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast (LS 59 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: Rep. Summer Lee, Ali Velshi & Heather Cox RichardsonPub date: 2023-09-27Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationCongresswoman Summer Lee explains the importance of holding corrupt government officials accountable. MSNBC's Ali Velshi tells us about his new podcast, Banned Book Club, and why everyone should read his book, The Trump Indictments: The 91 Criminal Counts Against the Former President of the United States. Historian Heather Cox Richardson discusses her new book, Democracy Awakening: Not...
2024-02-2353 min
Nobody Listens to Paula PoundstoneEp 288 - Heather Cox Richardson Explains It All For You!Sure the events of the past few years are unprecedented. Except for all the precedents. Historian and world’s greatest contextualizer Heather Cox Richardson is here to put today’s events in perspective! Plus, improve your world in the New Year with a new round of Life Hacks With Captain Crinkle… and YOU!GUESTHeather Cox RichardsonLetters from an AmericanInstagram: @heathercoxrichardsonTwitter: @HC_Richardson facebook.com/heathercoxrichardsonHOUSE BANDBen Harriswww.soundcloud.com/ben...
2024-01-162h 00
America at a CrossroadsHeather Cox Richardson with Patt Morrison | Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of AmericaHeather Cox Richardson is a Professor of History at Boston College. She has written many award-winning books about American history, American politics, and the history of the Republican Party through the Trump administration. In her most recent book, Democracy Awakening, Cox Richardson offers an analysis of how America, historically seen as a “beacon of democracy” is now on the brink of autocracy—and what we can do about it. Cox Richardson’s daily newsletter, Letters from an American, is published on substack.
2024-01-1158 min
The Lincoln ProjectDemocracy Awakening with Heather Cox RichardsonHost Reed Galen is joined by Author, Historian, and Boston College History Professor, Heather Cox Richardson. They discuss the road the Republican party took to reach its current status, why Donald Trump (and those in his image) offer a dangerous/autocratic future, and why democracy (while imperfect) is the best path to achieve the America we want. For more from Heather Cox Richardson, check out her latest book, Democracy Awakening: Notes of the State of America, listen to the Now and Then podcast, and subscribe to her Letters from an American Substack. For more from Reed Galen, be sure...
2023-12-261h 08The Lincoln ProjectDemocracy Awakening with Heather Cox RichardsonHost Reed Galen is joined by Author, Historian, and Boston College History Professor, Heather Cox Richardson. They discuss the road the Republican party took to reach its current status, why Donald Trump (and those in his image) offer a dangerous/autocratic future, and why democracy (while imperfect) is the best path to achieve the America we want. For more from Heather Cox Richardson, check out her latest book, Democracy Awakening: Notes of the State of America, listen to the Now and Then podcast, and subscribe to her Letters from an American Substack. For more from Reed Galen, be sure...
2023-12-261h 11The Lincoln ProjectDemocracy Awakening with Heather Cox RichardsonHost Reed Galen is joined by Author, Historian, and Boston College History Professor, Heather Cox Richardson. They discuss the road the Republican party took to reach its current status, why Donald Trump (and those in his image) offer a dangerous/autocratic future, and why democracy (while imperfect) is the best path to achieve the America we want. For more from Heather Cox Richardson, check out her latest book, Democracy Awakening: Notes of the State of America, listen to the Now and Then podcast, and subscribe to her Letters from an American Substack. For more from Reed Galen, be sure...
2023-12-261h 11The Lincoln ProjectDemocracy Awakening with Heather Cox RichardsonHost Reed Galen is joined by Author, Historian, and Boston College History Professor, Heather Cox Richardson. They discuss the road the Republican party took to reach its current status, why Donald Trump (and those in his image) offer a dangerous/autocratic future, and why democracy (while imperfect) is the best path to achieve the America we want. For more from Heather Cox Richardson, check out her latest book, Democracy Awakening: Notes of the State of America, listen to the Now and Then podcast, and subscribe to her Letters from an American Substack. For more from Reed Galen, be sure...
2023-12-261h 08
The Bill Press Pod"The Future is Unwritten" with Historian Heather Cox RichardsonEveryday, Boston College historian Heather Cox Richardson writes the newsletter, Letters from an American, A newsletter about the history behind today's politics. You can get it here. It is one of the most popular newsletters in America with over 1.3 million daily subscribers. That's a lot. She is a Professor of History at Boston College, where she teaches courses on the American Civil War, the Reconstruction Era, the American West, and the Plains Indians. Her latest book is Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America. This is the book we saw President Biden buy on his Thanksgiving vacation. You ca...
2023-12-0541 min
Just the Right Book with Roxanne CoadyDemocracy Awakening with Heather Cox RichardsonRoxanne Coady talks with Heather Cox Richardson the bestselling author of Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America
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2023-11-3056 min
Jen Rubin's Green RoomAwakening Democracy with Heather Cox RichardsonJen welcomes historian and author Heather Cox Richardson to explore the historical continuum of the Right’s war on freedom and equality from before the Civil War through the rise of MAGA. They discuss how the Southern oligarchy of the Bleeding Kansas era used race to push the average citizen to vote against their interests, and lay out how that authoritarian legacy continues to drive limitations on voting rights, sustain racism and misogyny, and undergird our politics with violence. Will we be able to overcome the forces still conspiring against our rights to continue perfecting our democracy?
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2023-11-291h 05
Political Junkie PodcastEpisode 41: Heather Cox Richardson Believes In YouYou remember that morning. It was November 9, 2016, and defeated presidential candidate Hillary Clinton had gotten even less sleep the night before than the rest of us. In fact, things had started falling apart early on election night. Confirmed political junkies like me saw the look on James Carville’s face in the hour after the polls closed in Florida, listened to his uncharacteristically clipped, subdued tone, and knew he wasn’t seeing the early numbers for Clinton that he wanted in that state—or anywhere else.Clinton would not learn definitively that she had lost the election for an...
2023-11-2842 min
Town Hall Seattle Civics Series340. Heather Cox Richardson with Marcus Harrison Green: Notes on the State of AmericaAlthough social media may not be a typical source of enlightenment, historian Heather Cox Richardson decided to become an exception to the rule. It all started during the 2019 impeachment when Richardson launched a daily Facebook essay providing historical background for the daily torrent of news. It soon morphed into a popular Substack newsletter, Letters From an American, and a readership that swelled to more than two million readers dedicated to her take on both past and present. In Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, Richardson's narrative explains how over time a small group of...
2023-11-201h 01
The Colin McEnroe ShowHeather Cox Richardson helps us make sense of this moment in American historyYou likely know historian Heather Cox Richardson from her Substack, “Letters from an American,” where she puts the news of the day into historical context. Now Cox Richardson has a new book out, Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, where she looks at the crossroads we’re at as a country, how we got here, and where we could go from here. Today we spend the hour with Heather Cox Richardson as she helps us make sense of the latest news and the state of our democracy. GUESTS: Heather Cox Richardson: Historian, Professor of History a...
2023-11-1549 min
Talk CocktailMy Conversation with Heather Cox Richardson
As our nation teeters on the knife's edge of democracy, it's imperative to understand the historical roots of our current predicament. Heather Cox Richardson offers a deep dive into the intricate weave of America's past and present. A Professor of History at Boston College, Richardson is not only an acclaimed author but also the influential voice behind the daily Substack 'Letters From an American.'
In an era marked by relentless political turmoil, authoritarian threats, and pervasive societal corruption, Richardson's work serves as a crucial reminder: these challenges are not sudden anomalies but the culmination of a lon...
2023-11-1531 min
Talk CocktailA Conversation with Heather Cox RichardsonAs our nation teeters on the knife's edge of democracy, it's imperative to understand the historical roots of our current predicament. Heather Cox Richardson offers a deep dive into the intricate weave of America's past and present. A Professor of History at Boston College, Richardson is not only an acclaimed author but also the influential voice behind the daily Substack 'Letters From an American.'In an era marked by relentless political turmoil, authoritarian threats, and pervasive societal corruption, Richardson's work serves as a crucial reminder: these challenges are not sudden anomalies but the culmination of a...
2023-11-1531 min
Commonwealth Club of California PodcastDemocracy Awakening Heather Cox RichardsonWe've all been through a lot in the past five years, but it's difficult to figure out what it all means, and how it applies to our shared existence in this democratic experiment. Heather Cox Richardson aims to remedy that. As a historian she has been examining and explaining modern events aided by her deep understanding of history and insight into the forces working for and against democracy. In her new book Democracy Awakening, Heather Cox Richardson looks at the state of American democracy and the forces that have been driving it toward authoritarianism. In whose interest is the...
2023-11-151h 00
The Michael Steele PodcastThe Future Is Unwritten: With Heather Cox RichardsonMichael speaks with historian Heather Cox Richardson about her new book, "Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America." The pair discuss Lincoln Republicanism, how the culture wars of the '90s set the tone for today and the role Biden's presidency has played in awakening democracy.
Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Democracy-Awakening-Notes-State-America-ebook/dp/B0BT4QFZRC
And her Substack newsletter here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/
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2023-11-011h 11
Civics 101Heather Cox Richardson on the State of AmericaHeather Cox Richardson became a household name with her daily newsletter, Letters from an American, in which she does something simple and essential: provide her readers with the historical context for today's politics. She recently wrote a book called Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America. Hannah sat down with Heather as part of the live series Writers on a New England Stage at the Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH, to talk about the book and everything else Heather is thinking about right now. This is that conversation.
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2023-10-241h 04
KPFA - Letters and PoliticsKPFA Special – Heather Cox Richardson on the State of Democracy in AmericaGuest: Heather Cox Richardson is a professor of history at Boston College and an expert on American political and economic history. She is the author of several books, including the award-winning How the South Won the Civil War and her latest, Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America.
She is also the author of the widely read newsletter Letters from an American which addresses history and current politics.
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2023-10-0559 min
Foreign Policy LiveHeather Cox Richardson on American DemocracyPolitical polarization and disinformation may seem to be on the rise in the United States, but these tactics are not new. As historian Heather Cox Richardson notes, political candidates in early U.S. history would game elections by saying that their opponent was dead.Are there reasons to be hopeful about democracy? Boston College Professor Heather Cox Richardson joins Ravi Agrawal to discuss her new book, Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America.Suggested reading:Heather Cox Richardson: How the U.S. Created Its Own RealityHeather Cox Richardson: Democracy...
2023-09-2944 min
Pantsuit PoliticsA Wider Lens on 2024 with Heather Cox RichardsonSarah and Beth talk with Heather Cox Richardson about the state of political parties in the United States and her new book Democracy Awakening.TOPICS DISCUSSEDDemocracy Awakening with Heather Cox RichardsonOutside of Politics: Preparing Your Kids for Higher EducationFind out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organization.To learn more about our weekend of events in Paducah this fall, check out our website.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources....
2023-09-2947 minPantsuit PoliticsA Wider Lens on 2024 with Heather Cox RichardsonSarah and Beth talk with Heather Cox Richardson about the state of political parties in the United States and her new book Democracy Awakening.TOPICS DISCUSSEDDemocracy Awakening with Heather Cox RichardsonOutside of Politics: Preparing Your Kids for Higher EducationFind out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organization.To learn more about our weekend of events in Paducah this fall, check out our website.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources....
2023-09-2947 min
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Title: Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America
Author: Heather Cox Richardson
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Brought to you by Penguin. In Democracy Awakening, American historian Heather Cox Richardson examines how, over the decades, an elite minority have made war on American ideals. By weaponising language and promoting false history, they are leading Americans into authoritarianism and creating a disaffected population. Many books tell us what has happened over the last five years. In Democracy Awakening...
2023-09-288h 28Get Best Full Audiobooks in History, WorldDemocracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox RichardsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/707130to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America
Author: Heather Cox Richardson
Narrator: Heather Cox Richardson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 28 minutes
Release date: September 28, 2023
Genres: World
Publisher's Summary:
Brought to you by Penguin. In Democracy Awakening, American historian Heather Cox Richardson examines how, over the decades, an elite minority have made war on American ideals. By weaponising language and promoting false history, they are leading Americans into authoritarianism and creating a disaffected population. Many books tell us what has happened over the last five years. In Democracy Awakening...
2023-09-288h 28
Stay Tuned with PreetDemocracy Awakened (with Heather Cox Richardson)Heather Cox Richardson, a Boston College history professor and author of the “Letters From An American,” newsletter, joins Preet to discuss her new book, “Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America.” They discuss the origins of the terms “liberal” and “conservative,” a 1937 anti-FDR manifesto that presaged today’s GOP ideology, and the ways in which the nation might move beyond the chaos of the Trump years. Plus, a bombshell ruling against Trump in the New York State fraud case, and NJ Senator Menendez indicted on federal bribery charges. Don’t miss the Insid...
2023-09-281h 16
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American historian Heather Cox Richardson examines how, over the decades, an elite minority have made war on American ideals. By weaponising language and promoting false history, they are leading Americans into authoritarianism and creating a disaffected population.
2023-09-288h 51Discover the Best Audio Stories in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsDemocracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox RichardsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/707130to listen full audiobooks.
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Author: Heather Cox Richardson
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Brought to you by Penguin. In Democracy Awakening, American historian Heather Cox Richardson examines how, over the decades, an elite minority have made war on American ideals. By weaponising language and promoting false history, they are leading Americans into authoritarianism and creating a disaffected population. Many books tell us what has happened over the last five years...
2023-09-288h 28
The Politics GuysHeather Cox Richardson on the State of American DemocracyMike talks with Heather Cox Richardson, a professor of history at Boston College and creator of the popular, award-winning “Letters from an American” Substack newsletter. She’s the author of the recently released book, Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, which is the topic of their discussion.Topics Mike and Heather Discuss Include: - if America is on the brink of authoritarianism - how and why authoritarian leaders come to power - the breakdown of the American “Liberal Consensus” - the transformation of the Republican Party - GOP e...
2023-09-271h 12
The Daily StoicHeather Cox Richardson On What History Teaches Us About Fighting The Dark Energy Of The Human SoulRyan speaks with Heather Cox Richardson about her new book Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, her mission to deliver history as a way of promoting human connection, changing the game of story-telling, how to combat the dark energies that are fed by sowing division and more.Heather Cox Richardson is an American historian, author and educator. She is a professor of history at Boston College, where she teaches courses on the American Civil War, the Reconstruction Era, the American West, and the Plains Indians. In addition to her widely renowned books on history, which...
2023-09-271h 06
Embrace The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Vivid!Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox RichardsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/671567to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America
Author: Heather Cox Richardson
Narrator: Heather Cox Richardson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 51 minutes
Release date: September 26, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.44 of Total 25
Ratings of Narrator: 4.83 of Total 12
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
A New York Times Bestseller A vital and urgent call to action about the precarious state of American democracy, charting its historical challenges and current threats, from one of our era’s most important and insightful historians, with a new afterword by the author. “Magisterial.” –The Washingto...
2023-09-268h 51
Democracy ParadoxHeather Cox Richardson on History, Conservatism, and the Awakening of American DemocracyIt 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 RichardsonAccess Bonus Episodes on PatreonMake a one-time Donation to Democracy Paradox.A full transcript is available at www.democracyparadox.com.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...
2023-09-261h 01Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsDemocracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox RichardsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/671567to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America
Author: Heather Cox Richardson
Narrator: Heather Cox Richardson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 51 minutes
Release date: September 26, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.44 of Total 25
Ratings of Narrator: 4.83 of Total 12
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
A New York Times Bestseller A vital and urgent call to action about the precarious state of American democracy, charting its historical challenges and current threats, from one of our era’s most important and insightful historians, with a new afterword by the author. “Magisterial.” –The Washingto...
2023-09-268h 51
Full Trial Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsDemocracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox RichardsonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/671567 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America Author: Heather Cox Richardson Narrator: Heather Cox Richardson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 51 minutes Release date: September 26, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.44 of Total 25 Ratings of Narrator: 4.83 of Total 12 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: A New York Times Bestseller A vital and urgent call to action about the precarious state of American democracy, charting its historical challenges and current threats, from one of our era’s most important and insightful historians, with a new afterword by the author. “Magisterial.” –The Wash...
2023-09-2610 min
The PreambleDemocracy Awakening with Heather Cox RichardsonSharon welcomes back political historian, author, and professor Heather Cox Richardson, one of our most popular podcast guests of all time, who has a new book out: Democracy Awakening. Taking a different approach to this book from her previous work, Heather answers some of the big picture questions – once and for all – that readers have asked for years, relating directly to America’s current standing as a Democracy. When did the political parties change sides? Is America a Democracy, or a Constitutional Republic? How has America always managed to preserve Democracy as a global symbol, and how can we reclai...
2023-09-2540 min
COURTSIDE with Neal KatyalCourtside Episode 6 with Heather Cox RichardsonHeather Cox Richardson is one of the most brilliant and accessible historians of our time. Her newsletter, Letters from an American, has over 1.1 million subscribers, and for good reason. And you’ll see it here — she is discussing perhaps the most important case the Supreme Court has ever decided, Dred Scott. It’s not an exaggeration to say that the Court’s decision sparked the Civil War.There is so much difficult history to master to understand the case, and I’ve never heard it better explained than here. I mean, I’ve taught Dred Scott 20 times, but never wi...
2023-07-2647 minHow To Not Lose Your Sh!tA Toast To 100 Episodes (with Heather Cox Richardson and Julie and Sydney Womack)This week, we did something we’ve never done before: we recorded a live episode in front of our listeners! It was so fun to celebrate our 100th episode with Heather Cox Richardson, some special Troublemakers, women from Red Wine & Blue, and most importantly… all of you!Our lovely hosts - Rachel Vindman, Jasmine Clark, and Amanda Weinstein - shared some reflections about imposter syndrome, all the conversations we’ve had in the past two years, and of course the Republican Party’s “suburban women problem.” Then we chatted with everyone’s favorite historian, Heather Cox Richardson, about the orig...
2023-05-1752 min
Tune In To The Addictive Full Audiobook Now, Thriller Fans!Wounded Knee by Heather Cox RichardsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/215244to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Wounded Knee
Author: Heather Cox Richardson
Narrator: Heather Cox Richardson
Format: mp3
Length: 15 hrs and 10 mins
Release date: 03-28-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 48 ratings
Genres: Indigenous Peoples
Publisher's Summary:
On December 29, 1890, American troops opened fire with howitzers on hundreds of unarmed Lakota Sioux men, women, and children near Wounded Knee Creek in South Dakota, killing nearly 300 Sioux. As acclaimed historian Heather Cox Richardson shows in Wounded Knee, the massacre grew out of a set of political forces all too familiar to us today: fierce partisanship, heated political rhetoric...
2023-03-283h 10
The PreambleHow the Future Shapes Our National History with Heather Cox RichardsonOn today’s episode of Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, Sharon interviews one of our most-requested guests. Listeners regularly write in and ask to hear a conversation between Sharon and political history expert Heather Cox Richardson. That day is today! Heather Cox Richardson shares how she believes the way we use language shapes how we see our political views, allies, and enemies. Together, Sharon and Heather also touch on the ways that our future may change our past. Tune in to understand what they mean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-1843 min
What Could Possibly Go Right?#91 Heather Cox Richardson (replay): Rewriting the Politics of the American DreamWith the mid-term election underway in US this week, we feature a replay of our interview with Heather Cox Richardson, as heard on episode 8 in July 2020. Heather Cox Richardson is Professor of History at Boston College and an expert on American political and economic history. She is the author of six books on American politics and is a national commentator on American political history and the Republican Party. She is also a leading #Twitterstorian, explaining the historical background of modern political issues through Twitter threads, the co-editor of We’re History, a web magazine of popular history, and...
2022-11-0724 min
How to Save a CountryOur Democracy Is in Trouble, But We’ve Been Here Before (with Heather Cox Richardson)Heather Cox Richardson's wildly popular Substack newsletter, Letters from an American, achieves what historical studies do at their best: shed light on the politics of the moment by telling parallel stories from the past. As often as the word "unprecedented" comes up in modern political discussions, the comparisons it conjures are usually limited to living memory—which historians know to look beyond.
The newsletter is drawn from Richardson's work as a professor of 19th century American history at Boston College. She's also the author of six books including, most recently, To Make Men Free: A History of th...
2022-09-2931 min
#SistersInLawHeather Cox Richardson with Jill Wine-Banks & Victor Shi - iGen Politics PodcastPlease Follow iGen Politics Podcast
Jill and Victor are joined by historian and author Heather Cox Richardson for a deep dive into the roots of our current political divisions going back to the Civil War, and the modern prospects for political violence driven by racism, populism, and foreign actors. What will it take to raise our democracy to the next level, and successfully reclaim principles of equality and freedom for future generations?
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2022-06-1511 min
iGen PoliticsHeather Cox RichardsonJill and Victor are joined by historian and author Heather Cox Richardson for a deep dive into the roots of our current political divisions going back to the Civil War, and the modern prospects for political violence driven by racism, populism, and foreign actors. What will it take to raise our democracy to the next level, and successfully reclaim principles of equality and freedom for future generations?
Get More From Heather Cox Richardson:
Twitter | Boston College | Substack | Author
Get More From Victor and Jill:
Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Trut...
2022-06-011h 05
In Your Head with Leigh RichardsonEpisode 123: Wonderful Ways to Achieve Wellness in the Workplace with Heather Fowler and Leigh RichardsonLeigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head with Leigh Richardson speaks with Heather Fowler to talk about wonderful ways to achieve wellness in the workplace.
Heather Fowler founded Mary Jane’s People in 2021 after seeing the need for human resources in the growing cannabis industry. She also founded Mary Jane’s Closet, a free professional career closet and career help for trans women and survivors of domestic violence.
Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, available at Amazon and on http://www.thebrainperformancecenter.com and https://www.leigherichardson.com/. She also...
2022-04-0856 min
Now & ThenHeather Cox Richardson's Interview with President BidenHistorian Heather Cox Richardson sat down with President Biden last week in the immediate aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the Supreme Court. Heather posted the interview on her Facebook and Substack profiles and is sharing it here for the CAFE and Vox Media audience. Listen to this timely conversation between a historian and a president during a time of great upheaval, and as always, send us your thoughts and questions to letters@cafe.com.
2022-03-0431 min
Journey Through: This Unforgettable Full Audiobook For Story Seekers.To Make Men Free: A History of the Republican Party by Heather Cox RichardsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/637525to listen full audiobooks.
Title: To Make Men Free: A History of the Republican Party
Author: Heather Cox Richardson
Narrator: Heather Cox Richardson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 15 hours 20 minutes
Release date: November 23, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
“The most comprehensive account of the GOP and its competing impulses” (Los Angeles Times), now updated to cover the Trump presidency and its aftermath. When Abraham Lincoln helped create the Republican Party on the eve of the Civil War, his goal was economic opportunity for...
2021-11-233h 20
Get Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsTo Make Men Free: A History of the Republican Party by Heather Cox RichardsonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/637525 to listen full audiobooks. Title: To Make Men Free: A History of the Republican Party Author: Heather Cox Richardson Narrator: Heather Cox Richardson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 15 hours 20 minutes Release date: November 23, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: “The most comprehensive account of the GOP and its competing impulses” (Los Angeles Times), now updated to cover the Trump presidency and its aftermath. When Abraham Lincoln helped create the Republican Party on the eve of the Civil War, his goal was economic oppo...
2021-11-2305 min
#JFDI PodcastEpisode 16 - Heather RichardsonThe first lady to appear on the #JFDI podcast and the first 'in person' interview in Hy G's.
We chat tunes defining direction in musical taste.. The hit show Supernatural and letting it go. Five favourite things in life...
Queerativity - Heathers small business -platform to promote LGBTQ art by LGBTQ artists and themed events.. started virtual during Lockdown with a number of in person events now taking part.
We also chat biggest challenges, influences, zombies & characters from theatre shows.
Heather's favourite live music experience, cover versions versus the originals & tunes...
2021-11-0947 min
Axelbank Reports History and Today#53: Heather Cox Richardson - "Letters From an American"On this episode, we talk with Dr. Heather Cox Richardson, the author of the wildly popular "Letters from an American: A Newsletter About the History Behind Today's Politics," which is seen by over a million people every night. We not only discuss history, but why it is important to be historically literate as we try to understand what has become a firehose of news. She explains how she writes her daily "Letters" and why the project has gone on for much longer than she first predicted. Dr. Richardson explains why she believes understanding the history of American democracy is...
2021-06-151h 03How To Not Lose Your Sh!tWe Are The Suburban Women Problem (with Heather Cox Richardson and Katie Paris)Suburban women helped decide the 2020 election. But we’re just getting started. Are you ready to be part of The Suburban Women Problem? Sign up here to join our amazing community of women.In this very first episode, we invite you to get to know our incredible hosts. Rachel Vindman is a suburban mom with foreign policy chops who left the Republican Party after her husband, Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Alexander Vindman, was fired for standing up to Trump. Jasmine Clark is a suburban mom and scientist who flipped a seat in the Georgia legislature to become the fi...
2021-05-1247 min
Stay Tuned with PreetCAFE Live (with Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman)On March 11th, 2021, CAFE hosted eminent history professors Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman for a wide-ranging discussion about presidential history and what makes a “game-changing” administration.
The conversation, which took place on the same day that President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act into law, positioned the new administration within the highly successful early ventures of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Professors Richardson and Freeman also talked through the broader qualities of presidential “game changers,” debated which other presidents might qualify, and answered viewer questions.
For the video version of the event, head to: cafe.com/gene...
2021-03-2254 min
Stay Tuned with PreetRevisiting Patterns of Change (with Heather Cox Richardson)In this episode of Stay Tuned, “Revisiting Patterns of Change,” Boston College History Professor Heather Cox Richardson joins Preet to discuss the evolution of the Republican Party, the danger of false political imagery, and the lasting legacy of American racism.
This episode initially aired in June 2020. The re-aired episode includes new exclusive bonus material.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/revisiting-patterns-of-change-with-heather-cox-richardson/
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2020-11-251h 14
Stay Tuned with PreetAmerica, Racism & Patterns of Change (with Heather Cox Richardson)In this episode of Stay Tuned, “America, Racism & Patterns of Change,” Preet answers listener questions about jury impartiality in the expected trials of the officers who killed George Floyd and the prospect of electing (instead of appointing) Attorneys General. Then, Boston College History Professor Heather Cox Richardson joins Preet to discuss the evolution of the Republican Party, the utility of historical parallels in this time of protest, and the policies that might help heal our nation.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/bonus-podcast/america-racism-patterns-of-change-with-heather-cox-richardson/
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2020-06-111h 17
Stay Tuned with PreetAmerica, Racism & Patterns of Change (with Heather Cox Richardson)In this episode of Stay Tuned, “America, Racism & Patterns of Change,” Preet answers listener questions about jury impartiality in the expected trials of the officers who killed George Floyd and the prospect of electing (instead of appointing) Attorneys General. Then, Boston College History Professor Heather Cox Richardson joins Preet to discuss the evolution of the Republican Party, the utility of historical parallels in this time of protest, and the policies that might help heal our nation.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/bonus-podcast/america-racism-patterns-of-change-with-heather-cox-richardson/
To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become a mem...
2020-06-111h 19