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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/privacy2025-04-291h 14
John WilliamsHeather Cox Richardson: The American people’s role in democracy
Political historian Heather Cox Richardson joins WGN’s John Williams to discuss the current state of democracy and the responsibility of the American people in today’s political landscape. Heather and John then touch on Governor JB Pritzker and his future. Heather also talks about the upcoming Chicago Humanities Festival on April 27 at Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture.
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Political historian Heather Cox Richardson joins WGN’s John Williams to discuss the current state of democracy and the responsibility of the American people in today’s political landscape. Heather and John then touch on Governor JB Pritzker and his future. Heather also talks about the upcoming Chicago Humanities Festival on April 27 at Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture.
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2025-04-2100 minJohn WilliamsHeather Cox Richardson: The American people’s role in democracy
Political historian Heather Cox Richardson joins WGN’s John Williams to discuss the current state of democracy and the responsibility of the American people in today’s political landscape. Heather and John then touch on Governor JB Pritzker and his future. Heather also talks about the upcoming Chicago Humanities Festival on April 27 at Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture.
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The Tyee: Audio EditionIs There Hope for America Heather Cox Richardson Thinks So“I always think of myself as the coffee pot that other people are gathering around.” For the Weekender, Dorothy Woodend interviews Heather Cox Richardson. Published April 4, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/04/04/Hope-America-Heather-Cox-Richardson/2025-04-0500 min
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
Red Wine & BlueKeep 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
Amari-Tsuda[EPub READ] Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America BY Heather Cox Richardson in Kindlestart Download or Read ebook Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America Written by Heather Cox Richardson Pdf Visit Link Bellow You Can Download or Read Book online for free Link To Download 👉 https://plotbooklibs.blogspot.com/id/0593652967 Available versions: EPUB, PDF, MOBI, DOC, Kindle, Audiobook, etc. Summary : ?Engaging and highly accessible.? ?Boston Globe?A vibrant, and essential history of America's unending, enraging and utterly compelling struggle since its founding to live up to its own best ideals? It's both a cause for hope, and a call to arms.?–Jane Mayer, author Dark MoneyFrom historian and author of the po...2024-11-2600 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 05
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 minRed Wine & BlueThis 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 min
The 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
KPFA - Bookwaves/ArtwavesSeptember 12, 2024: Fund Drive Special, Heather Cox RichardsonExcerpts from an October 2023 interview with historian Heather Cox Richardson, hosted by Richard Wolinsky, with Laura Prives.
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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
The Doctor T Podcast58 | Heather Hays: 10 Startup Secrets for Female EntrepreneursHeather Hays is our Rockstar guest today and we are discussing some of the secrets from her book: 10 Startup Secrets for Female Entrepreneurs. The information in this book is not only easy to absorb, but she's coming from an angle that most gurus do NOT talk about. She's even discussing why she walked away from her business and even how she sold it with the help of God. If you are struggling with what to do, which way to go, if you should try to be an entrepreneur or even stay on your current job, this episode w...2024-06-1240 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.
...2024-05-161h 07Red Wine & BlueHeather 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 58 · 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 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 11
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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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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Why Now? A 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 grou...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
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
KQED's ForumHeather Cox Richardson on How To Preserve DemocracyIn her daily politics newsletter, “Letters from an American,” Boston College history professor Heather Cox Richardson offers her two million readers a historical perspective on the news along with a dose of common sense. She launched the newsletter during the 2019 impeachment crisis, and the strains on American democracy, laid bare by the January 6 insurrection, have been a constant theme of her work. In Richardson’s new book, “Democracy Awakening” she argues that today’s Republican politics have their roots in history, going back to the New Deal. We talk to her about her book and why everyone should be a student of...2023-11-0755 min
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.
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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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KPFA - Bookwaves/ArtwavesBookwaves/Artwaves – October 12, 2023: Heather Cox RichardsonBookwaves/Artwaves is produced and hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
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Heather Cox Richardson discusses her latest book, “Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America,” with host Richard Wolinsky, recorded in Oakland October 4, 2023.
A Professor of History at Boston College, Heather Cox Richardson began four years ago a daily newsletter on Facebook, “Letters from an American.” Today, that newsletter has become a must-read for anyone interested in how current history relates to the historical record. She is the author of “How the South Won t...2023-10-1259 minKPFA - Radio WolinskyHeather Cox Richardson, “Democracy Awakening,” 2023Heather Cox Richardson discusses her latest book, “Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America,” with host Richard Wolinsky, recorded October 4, 2023.
A Professor of History at Boston College, Heather Cox Richardson began four years ago a daily newsletter on Facebook, “Letters from an American.” Today, that newsletter has become a must-read for anyone interested in how current history relates to the historical record. She is the author of “How the South Won the Civil War” and several other books, with her specialty being the history of the Republican Party in the 19th Century.
“Democracy Awakening” is a look at how...2023-10-081h 45
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
Get Best Full Audiobooks in History, WorldDemocracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox RichardsonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/707130 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 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...2023-09-2805 min
Get 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
Your Favorite Stories, Now in Your Ears - Full AudiobookDemocracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America Audiobook by Heather Cox RichardsonListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 707130
Title: Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America
Author: Heather Cox Richardson
Narrator: Heather Cox Richardson
Format: Unabridged
Length: 8:28:54
Language: English
Release date: 09-28-23
Publisher: PGRH UK
Genres: History, Politics, World, Political Ideologies
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...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
the Best Audio Stories 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/707130 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 28 minutes Release date: September 28, 2023 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics 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...2023-09-2805 minDiscover 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.
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: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
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...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 14
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 06Explore New Worlds, Free Audiobook Are the Golden PearlsDemocracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America Audiobook by Heather Cox RichardsonListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 671567
Title: Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America
Author: Heather Cox Richardson
Narrator: Heather Cox Richardson
Format: Unabridged
Length: 8:28:48
Language: English
Release date: 09-26-23
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Genres: Politics, Public Policy, Political Ideologies
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 Washington Post
“An excellent primer for anyone who n...2023-09-268h 28
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 02