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Heather Cox Richardson
Season 1
Episode 101
Heather Cox Richardson, Boston College professor, author of Democracy Awakening, and writer of the daily newsletter, “Letters from an American,” outlines the threats to American democracy throughout history and provides insight on how the nation can overcome its current challenges.
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