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 Insider bonus, where Preet talks to Heather about her idea to write a historical novel about Theodosia Burr. To listen, become a member of CAFE Insider for $1 for the first month. Head to cafe.com/insider.
For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/democracy-awakened-with-heather-cox-richardson/
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