One-on-one with Heather Cox Richardson | Cap Times Idea Fest 2024

[@stacykeast9922]

This woman is an absolute American treasure!

[@leonardgould6657]

You understate your case, madam! This Woman is our latter day equivalent of the Great Maine philosopher, teacher, and "Victor over the Confederates" at Little Roundtop!, COLONEL Joshua Chamberlain!, of BEAUDOIN COLLEGE!, and THE 20th Maine Volunteers! - This Brilliant Woman has!, like Maine 20th /Chamberlains bayonet charge on Little Roundtop! Saved the Union line & won Gettysburg>>crushed 🏆 Pickett's Charge>>crushed Robert E. Lee>>WON Lincoln the 1863 re-election>>passed the E emancipation Declaration>>and WON THE WAR!,- This Woman has propelled the UNION!, to PREVAIL!,"OVER THE FAT ORANGE BLOVIATING CONFEDERATE Southern Traitors! Trump Weasels!

[@cclark1273]

Yes she is!

[@janeruthraphael4644]

Not

[@rational-public-discourse]

Yes, she is a treasure for the liberal political establishment elite.

[@PookieOnDaCouch]

Definitely not

[@cheriewolfsen2491]

💙💙💙Heather Cox Richardson💙💙💙 I always feel smarter after listening to her! And more hopeful! Excited to Vote for the Brighter Future that the Harris-Walz Team will bring to this country!

[@duckandginger5236]

I feel cheated, she's lying through her teeth when it comes to pretending Biden was anything but useless in the debate.

[@GBelly-tf9sq]

Lol. 😂😂😂😂😂😂MAGA TRUMP!

[@DrNancyLivingCoCreatively]

Thank you Heather for your dedication and sharing so joyfully. 💙🍂🍁🍂🍁

[@coreyham3753]

Excellent discussion with Heather.

[@vickiebartlett1478]

Thank you, Heather. I very much feel like you in your description of being a Lincoln Republican and a conservative. I realized when Reagan was president that I really didn't believe in what the Republicans stood for, after trickle down tax cuts and the firing of striking air traffic controllers, among other things. I also didn't quite fit as a Democrat.

[@mom2montessorikids402]

The letters have kept me sane. I live in a non-voting state of Tennessee. Her explanation of history and how it connects to what we are experiencing now is invaluable. Thank you Heather for bringing us together and inspiring us to save democracy.

[@DanaLee-dt6rx]

Please vote 💙🌊‼️

[@rogerandes8]

confirmation bias

[@robynjeucken3391]

Me too. Have learnt so much from her about US history and politics. She has so much insight in to the reasons that the US finds itself in this awful divided position it is today. The country has always survived Republican and Democrat governments before, without tearing itself to bits. But Trump is an aberration. His lies and hatred has literally torn families and the country apart. It will be a disaster if he is reelected. Love and hope from Australia 💙💙💙

[@emilywest6440]

Heather's background and wisdom was desperately needed at this time. Thank you Universe for bringing the professor to the American people at the moment she was beckenend!

[@laloftus]

We like to think of her as our voice of reason up here in Maine. We all have been graced with her clarity of vision and her recollection of the past. She places puzzle pieces in a series that lends enlightenment that we might never have been able to see.

[@GBelly-tf9sq]

She’s a communist and full of shit

[@teridavis275]

She has some profound bombshells in this talk that seemed to go over people’s head. Truly great interview, she both is prescient and brilliant in making sense of the present by understanding the past.

[@annettebeaulieu6056]

I found her interpretation of the response to Biden's debate performance insightful.

[@KarenKloster-z8l]

Loved "she walked him like a poodle!" 😆💙

[@Summer-d7q]

She is very bias.

[@esthervermeer]

@@Summer-d7qIf you can call knowing history a bias, then yes, she has been biased by knowledge of history because you’re supposed to learn from history.

[@kimmer5370]

I just love Heather Cox Richardson. What a godsend she has been over these last few years! 💙

[@PookieOnDaCouch]

godsend with a lowercase G? Oh I get it!

[@bobhrfarm]

Oh, Lord! Thank you for Heather Cox Richardson!❤

[@Diana-jx1ju]

Let's keep her busy writing up to the minute essays that are packed full of facts, truth and wisdom! The monster of deceit, despair and decay will be outlived and outspent!

[@pamlewis1183]

I follow Ms Richardson always

[@donnad6914]

me too!!

[@gailkyler7659]

Heather Cox Richardson is my hero. She is so brilliant and so approachable. She could’ve been sitting in my living room chatting with me. It felt that comfortable. I am beyond grateful that she has chosen to share with me her wisdom and her knowledge and her love of democracy. Thank you, Heather!

[@bannedintheusa2]

LMAO... liberal hack

[@kimmer5370]

“She’s walking him like a poodle”. Hilarious!😂

[@T-zw3uk]

Her recounting of how the Battle Hymn of the Republic influenced her feeling about the attack on the Capitol at 40:20 was profound.

[@joanneschoettler5440]

It was for me too!😮

[@kayemallory117]

That made me cry.

[@brett22bt]

100%

[@Summer-d7q]

There are new FACTS...she says Ms. Richardson claims she likes facts, but I doubt very much that she will discuss them.

[@stephaniehinchliff8506]

This woman is just amazing. I cry listening to her. Aren't we lucky to have someone recording these times?!

[@GBelly-tf9sq]

Spare me. She’s a lefty loon.

[@rosemariem38]

❤❤❤American phenomenal woman❤❤ love her🇺🇸🇺🇸🎉

[@SoberOKMoments]

Yes!!! I, too, have been alarmed since Reagan at the gutting of America, from the grassroots Republican take over of school boards and local government offices to the alarming rise of the tea party crowd, followed by all the rest of the events leading to a Trump presidency. I am inspired by this terrific conversation and I thank you for it.

[@kadozoful]

It was one of my lowest moments when Reagan was reelected.

[@georgebennett3599]

I thoroughly enjoyed this presentation, and want to comment on the point regarding a Confederate Flag being carried into the Capital during the attack. The point I want to make is, that when the United Empire Loyalists attacked the White House In 1812, not only did they give The First Lady time to remove personal belongings, and they did not enter the property with a British Flag.

[@ACE-zo6st]

Thank you for this info.

[@lewisjohnson8297]

The message that I hear is, "Don't give up!"

[@rogerandes8]

don't give up what? democrats are in control of everything. they're winning

[@kadozoful]

She has kept reminding us that the majority of the nation is horrified of the rhetoric of Trump!

[@steveday6246]

Heather and coffee start my day.

[@Kathleen-sg6go]

What a treat! The upside of the Trump era is that I have gotten tuned into so many great people, Heather being one of them. I feel like certain people at MSNBC are now practically family. I'm afraid to feel too much hope yet but am so heartened by the number of people of both parties pulling together for the common good.

[@ImagesbyCeciSnow]

I'm a Canadian living north of Maine but, having friends across the USA, and being a neighbour to the behemoth that is the States, I'm watching the leadup to your election voraciously. I ADORE your "Letters from an American" for shedding light on what's really happening.

[@ThereseMurphy-q3t]

Yes - alarmed since Reagan!!

[@lewisjohnson8297]

For me, Reagan, himself, was grounds for worry. A mediocre actor, who got celebrated for his wooden delivery but mastery of memorizing his lines, does NOT equal any kind of leadership talent. This man, whose family was saved by the new deal, a cornerstone of which was support for the idea of labor unions, did all that he could to shackle them! I found him an affront! But her discourse on the march to trumpism was absolutely mesmerizing!

[@joannebamfordmccombs9755]

I follow her letters and I'm a Canadian! Her letters help me learn more about the US history and it's present state.

[@patriciaking8876]

I’m another Canadian who reads the Letters daily. Much appreciated

[@llh3025]

Her extreme bias clouds her commentary.

[@neidleye]

I know Canada is not perfect, but many times I have wished I was a Canadian citizen! Beginning during the Vietnam war.

[@mysticalwonderland8479]

You better find another because she literally sat there and lied and slandered a person and I hope she gets sued!

[@leonardgould6657]

@@patriciaking8876 Yes indeed! This New Englander 🔥 👌 thinks like a Canadian patriot! - She puts her Historian's finger !,👉 on the fact that SINCE THE CIVIL WAR!, the WORST ENEMY of AMERICAN excrptionalism!,- and AMERICAN PROGRESS!,- has been the residual fallout of a FAILED!, RETROGRADE!, SUPERSTITIOUS! and SOUTHERN BAPTIST SLAVE Owning SPOOKINESS!, that it has never been able to shed!

[@frankreilly3457]

If only American politicians could do what HCR promises to do (and what George Washington did prior): acknowledge that they are here to serve, and that once they have served to the best of their abilities, they will step down. The relinquishing of power is as important a skill to model as the assumption of it.

[@kelliewoods8822]

You go Heather! Thank you for who you are and what you do.

[@stephenvinson6474]

I am enthralled....I did not know of Heather Cox Richardson ..I do live in the outback of Texas if that's the reason ..ha. I really like her! I can relate to her political views. Lincoln Republican..makes sense. and appeals...Thank you for this vid!

[@rgauth505]

Wonderful! I have been reading Dr Richardson’s letters for 4 1/2 years. I love how she calls her letters “community” and how they involve all of us. She is an American treasure! 💙🇺🇸💙

[@AprilB-vy6uq]

She saved my sanity. She saved me from jumping off the cliff during Trump's years in office. She gave me hope.

[@TerriKnight-x3s]

I read you everyday. Thank You, your Tuesday afternoon chats are so informative. I appreciate you doing these.

[@Carla-s9c]

Heather unchained! Love it.

[@cynthiavddcschhxharris7040]

I love this lady. I would've loved to have a history teacher like her!👏👏

[@DottieStanley]

Heather Cox Richardson is brilliant! She makes me proud to be a woman! I so appreciate her work!

[@GBelly-tf9sq]

She’s a misandrist.

[@sylvanwoods5271]

I always get something new when I read the writings of, or listen to interviews with Dr. Richardson. She frequently confirms what I've seen through the years, and echos so many of my own concerns. I sometimes feel people aren't seeing it, because they seem blithely unconcerned. This troubles me deeply. Thank you for interviewing her, and for the great questions! We need more of the public to be exposed to the troubles we are experiencing, and she's one of the very best when it comes to enlightening all of us about the dangerousness of this moment in time.

[@janetstilwell6803]

This was a valuable supportive message. Thank-you for sharing on U-Tube.

[@larrylivingston2700]

She is a guiding light in a sea of muddled darkness. Thank you!

[@michaelreed2895]

Thanks for inviting us in. We are stronger together!

[@jebbennett7]

HCR is beyond brilliant.

[@momofoscardog]

Sometimes I can’t sleep and feel bummed and then I remember: newsletter is dropping now!!

[@Jojojojoxyz]

brilliant woman. Appreciate her insights. Get to the poles....

[@Summer-d7q]

Polls.....

[@jarcata1]

I am so grateful to have stumbled into this program! 💙💙

[@Ann-ey1tw]

Heather, you rock! Thanks for helping me understand and even LIKE history!

[@shantishanti2295]

Love it! Thank you, Dr. Heather Cox Richardson!

[@patriciacabezas]

A Master in her craft. History, Americans, and the entire world will benefit in posterity from Heather Cox Richardson's work and contributions.💙

[@ianleslie6971]

Many of us did watch the debate, we are watching a reworked history in action.

[@hoosiermama2874]

How so?

[@mboucher6300]

Biden bowed out rightfully, and so gracefully. HCR did not agree that he should and was very concerned Biden wasn't getting his due.

[@beng0327]

I love Heather Cox Richardson. Sometimes, I feel like she's the only voice of wisdom, coupled with impeccable knowledge of US History and thereby has extraordinary ability to read what is happening and the direction we are heading. And no, she is neither of the present-day Republican or Democrat, but of a politic that would usher this country towards the ideals of the wise, compassionate but pragmatic leaders that helped shape the US to be the best in the world. I hope Kamala Harris, if she becomes President, will hire her, or at least consult with her on how to best move forward to unite Americans.

[@hoosiermama2874]

Yes. She's not partisan, she's pro-democracy.

[@gingermcintosh6545]

HCR you captured how I felt watching my capitol be breached by that mob. It caused me physical pain. I have been a radical leftist all my life. Been to many demonstrations. Been jailed. And none of the groups I was ever part of even considered storming the capital. The capital represents the core of our beliefs; it is sacrosanct. I cried many tears that day. And since.

[@Summer-d7q]

There are a lot more facts that have come out. I really doubt that Ms. Richardson will mention them.

[@gingermcintosh6545]

@@Summer-d7q new facts don’t obliterate old facts. We have video of Proud Boys leading the charge. You, your buddies, Chump’s pals, had no business inside MY capital. If it is the people’s house, it is ALL the people. And that includes the majority who DO NOT agree with what was done here. If there were FBI involved, they should go to jail too. But the President when that happened was Chump. If the DOJ was complicit, it was under his command. There is no way you can point at Democrats because Chump was the sitting President and could have easily stopped it all but chose not to. Go back under your rock.

[@gingermcintosh6545]

@@Summer-d7q are you in Russia or Iran?

[@Summer-d7q]

@@gingermcintosh6545 Don't divert from the actual facts.

[@gingermcintosh6545]

@@Summer-d7q the actual facts are that the net is being swamped with foreign actors from Russia, Iran and Asia that support Trump. There are no actual facts that support Trump. He is a dementia ridden demagogue with a dangerous plan, Project 2025. He is a danger to democracy. Since you are taking his side, I have to assume you are a danger as well.

[@frankienelson6076]

Thank you for this interview!

[@christinacantu4542]

Awesome love Heather

[@daisyluv917]

HCR is a National Treasure 💙🇺🇸💙

[@corsmith77]

Thank you for fighting for our Democracy! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@Summer-d7q]

Democracy? She a progressive democrat, she does not try to hide her bias. Democrats did not use a democrat process in their primary. They ANNOINTED their candidate, she did NOT get ONE VOTE! And yet, Ms. RIchardson fails to mention this nor the desire of the Harris herself to censor speech. Might want to listen to JKF jr. explain this aspect. kzbin.info/www/bejne/faaXaJZ7bdKqp68

[@annsanse2935]

i've already listened to this one time through and now my computer selected it for me again and i can't help getting pulled back in to listen all over again.

[@ChristineDevi]

Yes, she is a treasure for our country and democracies around the world. THANK YOU!

[@ThereseMurphy-q3t]

Many of us took 1/6/24 personally!

[@eveypeevy]

Absolutely amazing. I got chills when she talked about The Battle Hymn of the Republic and connected that with Jan 6.

[@juliewaryck6437]

Tears of gratitude for this wonderful woman. Thank you Heather Cox Richardson ❤

[@angelanew72]

Yes, I too was unnerved by Reagan.

[@ginajones2328]

Rayguns......star struck by ego

[@darlenemcbain9710]

I am from Canada but I started reading Heather Cox Richardson's letters months ago. First time I have see her speaking. I am even more impressed with her now. She gives me hope that the USA will be ok.

[@sarabryans6750]

She,s so fascinating! I would go and study history if I could

[@notesfromleisa-land]

So many great books and documentaries. You can start anywhere and get hooked.

[@janestackhouse8764]

Great interview. Thank you! I love her letters and Heather Cox Richardson is even better in person.

[@lindarucki6021]

Brilliant !!!

[@denisecoviello5619]

Thank you Dr. Heather Cox Richardson. You are appreciated beyond measure. 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

[@CoryMellmer]

this is amazing, everyone should watch this.

[@frankiewho6173]

I'll always enjoy and learn when I listen to and read Heather Cox Richardson. Thanks

[@Dawnabrat]

Great discussion, thank you.

[@vebarnid]

Heather is a national treasure. Her letters have been a staple in my day since she started writing them. I share them with my whole family.

[@4lilliearrington]

Thank you Heather Cox Richardson for the wonderful work you do 🎉

[@gdroege44]

Heather is a great historian! 🏆

[@Hecalledme1]

Heather Cox Richardson, David Maraniss, an excellent conversation, very encouraging, thank you both for sharing. 💙💙💙Harris/Walz 2024💙💙💙 Embrace the Joy, Refuse the Hate! Vote Blue Across the Ballot. Check Your Voter Registration and ID Requirements. Everyone, Enjoy A Great and Wonderful Day.

[@VivaLaPepaEnBA]

EXTRAORDINARY!!!!! THANK YOU

[@jennifermcdermott-smith3220]

Thank you Heather! I find it remarkable that you can look at this election these years since Trump and still find human basic compassion for the man. Your a treasure of knowledge. A delight to listen to.

[@graemenoeldeans]

o my god finally this should be viewed by all americans wonderful wonderful Im from New Zealand 75 yrs old am about to subscribe to Letters from an American

[@margareteller-he1qk]

Thank you.

[@sylviaforbes9071]

Thank you for this information, I find hope even as a resident of Alabama!

[@lewisjohnson8297]

The Alito comment was Gold!

[@williamnorris6460]

He is corrupt

[@donnad634]

People came to hear Heather Cox Richardson. Let her speak!!!

[@SharonNovak]

Agree with you. 2016 was scary. But this is the climax that will turn things around.

[@patjeukens4458]

Great please everyone go and get three people to vote 💙 to the polls.

[@brett22bt]

Who cares about the polls? Get them to vote at the ballot box.

[@hoosiermama2874]

​@@brett22bt You're saying the same thing, different words.

[@brett22bt]

@@hoosiermama2874 Seriously? You don't know the differences between polls and an election? Do you know the differences between betting and winning?

[@garyrochussen3430]

Where I come from, going to the polls is a phase that means going to vote. Maybe it's a regional saying, and not used wherever you are from???

[@brett22bt]

@@garyrochussen3430 Maybe.

[@rationalpear1816]

speech about conservatism written by heather for kamala: i want to conserve the right to vote for all people. i want to conserve the belief that all people are equal under law. i want to conserve the ability of people to have voice in their government. i want to conserve the promise of our founding that we the people can form a more perfect union.

[@llh3025]

Democrats are not for free speech.

[@lstu]

Here here! Well said!

[@rosemarylehman4698]

Wow…and to think I only found out about you last year. You weave our history into the present so brilliantly…I am in awe.

[@debandrews7415]

Love her.

[@ianleslie6971]

Well she's an American something. Certainly a great progressive spokesperson. I remember her impassioned plea not to have Biden step down after the first debate 👌🧐😎

[@blairwoolverton397]

SIMPLY STELLAR!!! GENIUS!!! I read HCR right after the nightly posting. My night isn't whole without having read her evening offering. But having her in person so satisfying. Thank you.

[@Bob-c8w8v]

SO GRATEFUL TO YOU, MS. RICHARDSON.

[@deepost2604]

What an absolutely refreshing hour gaining perspective from Heather Cox Richardson.

[@DrNancyLivingCoCreatively]

Biden always intended KAMALA to run I believe. Bless them both. 💙

[@KathrynTanner-t8f]

Maybe. The timing does seem ideal. I suspect we won't know until Biden is retired and writes his book. Maybe he'll reveal what he was thinking.

[@renekelly4199]

I've thought about it. In the 2020 election, he said that he'd be a one-term president. And the timing does seem to have been just perfect.

[@llh3025]

Did he intend to be forced out by the donors?

[@efautsch]

She’s smart, funny, humble. I’ve learned so much from her newsletter. If I were a history teacher, they’d be assigned reading.

[@sharonhearne5014]

The polling re the current upcoming election certainly isn’t reflecting this sweep away from Trump; God how I wish it were. I appreciate Heather so much and the background she ties together with current events.

[@donnak9170]

HCR is definitely a national treasure and a must read. More than once she’s calmed my waters!💙💙🇺🇸💙💙

[@michelleriley3613]

Thank you 💙

[@lauraw.7008]

Thank you so much! It was SO frustrating to hear the dismissal of the Biden’s contributions in his 3+ years. And I am SO GLAD he negotiated the shift to Kamala.

[@garyrochussen3430]

And Biden has accomplished so much in those 3+ years. Unfortunately, he has done much of it with very little recognition. His economic projects alone are extraordinary!

[@geniemelone6793]

Brava! A brilliant conversation with lots to chew over….love your outlook. Thank you Heather

[@juliayermakov2121]

Thank you for this amazing interview

[@Elillymae]

The truth is the greatest gift anyone can give another person. Thank you Ms. Richardson.

[@RonaldPetrin]

Heather you were the ember that started the latest 🔥 I’m feeling more hope than one year ago or two. You were there two years ago news letter a long time follower native Mainer out of water.

[@elizabethdavis19]

Thank you for helping us look through the lens of history so we can understand more deeply what is possible. What a gift!

[@maddiezayeet1699]

Did we ever have a democracy? In my lifetime (I'm 71) it has seemed a hell of a lot more like a nation run by corporations, the military, sickeningly rich people and racists. And that started long before my time.

[@d.rabbitwhite]

Yeah, but I guess we keep trying.

[@RonaldPetrin]

I got that message”sort it all out later” save the Democracy first. Like an oxygen mask in the event of an emergency.

[@gailjacobson7088]

What she said at the end really touched me. And it's sparked the awareness that in many countries around the world, she would be at least jailed if not killed for what she does. Think about that. She's really able to do this because she lives in a free society, with a rule of law that still works most of the time

[@dianesilkey1445]

With gratitude!

[@MrSinnerBOFH]

HCR is such a powerful voice! If only more people listened to her (I give up on trying people to read), we’ll be actually closer to A More Perfect Union.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸