The State of our Democracy with Heather Cox Richardson

[@lynnstevens9666]

Wow. Jill and Victor always have interesting ideas to share, but this program really blew me away. I see how my brother-in-law became a huge Heather Cox Richardson fan years ago. I'm inspired but not fearful.

[@ailleananaithnid2566]

Research Project 2025 if you aren’t fearful.

[@feminotti3134]

Heather Cox Richardson!!! Yes, amazing, insightful, informative, and relevant newsletters and I am so excited to listen to her speak!

[@cheriewolfsen2491]

What a Terrific Conversation!! Thank You So Much!!!

[@cherylcardran1776]

Fabulous! Great show! Thank you Jill, Victor and Heather!❤

[@michelepayne3546]

Thank you for hosting Heather Cox Richardson! Her explanations are always simply stated and easy to understand. And I appreciate her advice to '"take up oxygen" and remember that you don't always have to speak negatively about government.

[@azusa9963]

I love Heather Cox Richardson's letters. I read then every day. I got her new book to listen to asap!

[@kxmanners5416]

Heather Cox Richardson is spot on when she cites Mitch McConnell as the seed of our current anti-democratic problems with the Republican party.

[@e-spy]

Mitch is a malignant cancer of our democracy!

[@kxmanners5416]

@Detrumpificator4377 Probably Leonard Leo, the head of the Federalist Society. Many of our current Supreme Court Justices are members of the Federalist Society.

[@lesleepetersen87]

Absolutely terrific book!!! Thank you for interviewing Heather!!!

[@firebird2]

Hello! Thank you for hosting Hesther Cox Richardson. She is a disciplined histotian and fabulous storyteller! Her rich vocabulary entices her audience into actions of the past with both knowledge of the events and the wonderment of discovering them. She is a treasured voice in our time. Thank you Ms. Richardson for your generous podcasts. They have kept my brain busy while doing seemingly endless Hurculean chores.

[@jo-annerichardson34]

Heather Cox Richardson is so well informed. I'm so glad she took us back to the damage that Ronald Reagan did to the US. Trump did not happen in a vaccum. He just took it to a whole other level.

[@marylesak8529]

HCR is an American treasure ❤️

[@HelenSolinger]

YES!

[@bethwilliams4760]

Wonderful episode. Heather was very enlightening and will look forward to getting and reading her book

[@stevenseltzer986]

I have been a fan and follower of these two women for the past few years. Now it’s a pleasure to get to add Victor Shi to my list!! I have two granddaughters in their early 20’s who need to learn more about the challenges facing them in our political world. I’m definitely going to introduce them to Victor!!

[@johnharding9634]

Superb broadcast! Thank you. Ms Richardson is so lucid and clear...her grasp of history is impressive and so perfectly articulated.

[@susangreene6449]

This has been another brilliant interview. Thank you.

[@lorihayes1419]

VP Harris shines with young people and we need to energize young people. They need to feel empowered and want to vote and follow her lead in public service.

[@alicephilips1847]

Love Heather and you all!! Thanks for keeping us informed!

[@kathleenroberts6931]

Ukraine 🇺🇦 is fighting for their lives, their families, their homeland, their Democracy, and Democracies around the world 🌎. Viva Ukraine 🇺🇦 Democracies are stronger, together ❤😊

[@sharshar4532]

Thanks for having Heather Cox on, I enjoyed the video and ordering the book for my 22 year grandson

[@debann2864]

Great show! Great guest! Thank you.🇺🇸💝🇺🇦

[@joannecromley3560]

Excellent interview and so needed. As Chair of the Cheboygan County Democratic Party I will share this widely. Many of us get Heather's newsletter. Thank you all.

[@alexrafe2590]

People need to study not just our history, and I love history, but CIVICS. Americans need to start learning (again) how our government works, Congress, the presidency, the judiciary, federal agencies, state governments, federal and state offices and how they work. Even local governments. And above all the inordinately large role that money plays throughout our system.

[@marmalade5941]

I am SO excited for this merger of minds….the older generations need to view this show to stay hand in hand with GenZ, etc….😅

[@pegdusza1111]

Have been standing especially along with other women and the youth here who will save America from authoritarianism. We along with good men will make sure Hitler’s type of fascism is never here in America. 🇺🇸

[@carolyngarman1422]

Awesome interview.

[@Dawnabrat]

Great interview, thank you.

[@bluelady549]

I subscribe to Heather Cox Richardson's newsletter. I'm looking forward to reading her latest book. Shes absolutely brilliant!

[@cynthiablake6208]

She's phenomenal.

[@terrilyndel]

Victor, I appreciate your interviews and your opinion on Politics, I just ordered the book.

[@HelenSolinger]

Heather explaines in basic language, a kind of truth that god smacks anyone that reads her essays or watches her being interviewed. She makes me smarter and more empathetic. Thank you Heather.

[@laurapennock8080]

I got my copy!!! Absolutely buy a copy and read it and talk about it!! HCR is fabulous!

[@rodjeter5997]

Very good podcast!! learned so much from Heather Cox. Could listen to her for hours!!

[@rhondah1587]

Me too. Have you listened to her 17 part video series on the History of the Republican Party? It's on her KZbin channel of her name. Fascinating.

[@virginiashroyer2279]

Loved the forum! Great insight’s! Heather’s book’s are a must read! 📚

[@kartikadamon]

Fabulous show!!!!

[@lizannewhitlow1085]

What a terrific pin! An open book!!

[@mint5221]

Yes! Great pin. Love it!

[@stevenwarner7348]

HCR is such a huge huge resource. ~ A National Treasure ~ Always a deep dive into the mid 1800's. All her books are so full of details about pivotal events. Her insight continues. For me, I would say that there are no mistakes. Just a process that is part of the human condition. I like very much a book called "Constantines's Sword" (2001) James Carroll. Covering the development and reinforcement of "Christianity" with the foil of Judaism and use of the fascist tool box over the last 2000 years. A pretty consistent pattern.

[@cindyshilanskis8503]

Great episode - as always!

[@mnjraman]

Taking up oxygen must include making your reps accountable! The voters must ask their representatives who their puppet masters are and why they are accepting money from etc... The local political offices need to be made accountable & transparent....

[@lb8012]

Yes, agreed the “why” needs to be asked; point blank-- no evading the answer either. It is sad that the establishment-media hasn’t been doing this all along, but I digress!

[@earthmama5659]

We Are Moving Forward. We Are Not Going Back! We March to Freedom!

[@MadTracker]

If you haven’t listened to Heather Cox Richardson’s American Paradox or History of The Republican Party here on KZbin you’re in for a treat. She’s amazing!

[@lynnederagon7662]

Thank you from Canada 🇨🇦🇺🇸🇺🇦🙏🏼✨✨✨

[@JoTy369]

Thank you! I downloaded Heather’s new book on Audible for 1 Credit! It gives a framework for today’s (and tomorrow’s) discussions! 👏🏽👍🙏❤️

[@michaelweinman9051]

The world we are witnessing feels so dystopian.

[@michaelvigil478]

Wow. Great summary of what led to today's dire situation regarding our democracy. Pretty eye opening and enlightening, but depressing just the same. It's critical to vote blue and that we urge everyone we know to do the same to save our country!

[@ron4640]

Excellent interview as usual

[@mnjraman]

People with wide foreheads are considered to be endowed with a better and greater intellect than others; and few among them speak up fearlessly. They normally turn out to be great communicators and hence outstanding teachers. Ms. Richardson is obviously one such person!

[@rhondakoenig6452]

The book is great! Jill I also listen to sisters in law weekely. It is good seeing you.. Hank you all

[@pinkyharris3560]

Yaaaaaaay... LOVE Heather!!!

[@earthmama5659]

We love Victor and Jill too♥️🇺🇸💙

[@mnjraman]

I would not refer to the VP Kamala Harris as black, unless either of her parents have some percent of African lineage. Most of the people of India don't have any biological connection to Africa; but the opposite is more probable. However African Heritage is as rich as that of India and my salutations to our VP for showing fearless leadership and reverence for her boss who happens to be the POTUS. May she remain undaunted and cheerful all throughout her political life. America needs her leadership! I wish her great success! I pray that most of the African Americans wholeheartedly support her leadership and her runs for elected offices in the years to come.

[@LG-dz9ss]

If you can’t see the Grift than you’re the mark. Vote blue.🇺🇸

[@deborahcaplan3565]

Mind blowing

[@devilmtn]

❤❤❤Wisdom!

[@francesd548]

Can you make a video short from this interview addressing the age issue? I thought you guys did a great job addressing this and think it would be very helpful in rebutting some of the crap being said right now.🙏

[@ellenbruckermarshall4179]

This is the party of the Mitch!

[@jonimarsh9105]

And Don't FORGET IT. HE HAS ALLOWED THE MAGAS AND trump TO FLOURISH. MCCONNELL SOLD OUR COUNTRY FOR POWER. REMEMBER THAT HE SHOULD MAKE THIS RIGHT BEFORE HE DIES

[@jmontarsi]

Great Discussion! Thanks!

[@marmalade5941]

Heather Cox Richardson’s new book (her 7th book) is out today: “Democracy Awakening”. Her book tour is sold out, but there will be more dates forthcoming.

[@tammyburke9453]

THE BEST. ❤ BEST UGH BEST😊

[@ToddDouglasFox]

During the 1980’s conservative talk radio primed the pump in propagandizing certain “others” knew better than we did what reality was/is regardless of any evidence to the contrary. This priming concerned me more than anything I’d seen up to that point. Rush Limbaugh in a certain sense led the way. And although he occasionally told his audience that his radio show was entertainment, not reality, people believed he was telling them facts due to how real he made his commentary sound. My concern was that in spite of these so called ‘know it all experts’ sometimes admitting to listeners what they were yammering about was fake and the fact it was easily ascertained as fake, many listeners were willing to believe it and operate inside extremism and conspiracies as if they were real. Therefore they convinced themselves and others that they needed to think and take action without confronting what they were subscribing to, but more than just subscribing to - rabidly supporting and building lives around. And here we are today. It took a few decades and many more liars actively and ridiculously promoting the lies to get America to the precipice of choosing a reality that doesn’t exist (other than in their convoluted psyches) vs one that does exist, thereby garnering enough support to lead those who have faithfully become lemmings to the cliff edge in which their own existence and that of the United States is at risk of annihilation. They do believe their own rhetoric sufficiently towards ending it all. There you have it: the fear I had in the ‘80s realized based upon what has come to pass much more fully now. And when a large number go over the cliff, many more are in tow against their will, homicide casualties in a suicide mission not of their choosing. So, yes, the few crazies cannot lead the rest of us. Since I’m a sensitive intuitive, I’ll offer what I see for the future: us in large numbers taking the reality of life into all facets more and more and never looking back on the false reality that gained momentum with nearly half of the populous, other than looking back historically.

[@worldsystemsarereal]

❤❤❤

[@carolhartley5982]

I see lots of positive responses to this interview and my question is 'What action will you take as a result?' Here's a suggestion: there are lots of book clubs in the US--if you liked this interview, join a book club, start a book club or get this book on your book club's list. Do it soon, so that you can choose what you are going to do in 2024 to make a difference in the election outcome in your area in November.

[@carolaltman1107]

Excellent

[@Politicon]

Thank you so much 😀

[@lorihayes1419]

The mainstream media is largely covering the latest sensation or current chaos instead of news. They need to focus, take more time to put out QUALITY information that helps the public gain knowledge and make informed decisions on the direction of the country.

[@lorihayes1419]

Polls are horrible indicators in reading the pulse of this country.

[@scofah]

*Election winners make the laws, set the punishments, and shape the judiciary.* So campaign, support, and for Democrats. The only poll that matters is election day. If you hear a poll you don't like, then keep sharing this, "Democratic values are better than Republican values. The only poll that matters is election day." Democrats value the rule of law, freedom, service, respect, sharing, strength, and unity. I vote Blue!

[@joycebell6912]

I heard that the reason the press is so down or negative on Biden is because the difference between Trump and Biden Is so great that they think. It will influence the 24 election. That blows my mind.

[@michaelweinman9051]

14th Amendment. 14th Amendment. 14th Amendment.

[@annsanse2935]

newsrooms aren't interested in having oldtimers around who remember stuff bc they don't want to pay them. you get what you pay for.

[@lb8012]

It makes me think of the privately bought Supreme Court Justices more than Elon- tho I’m no fan of Elon. But perhaps they are just different heads of the same fascist hydra, no?

[@joycebell6912]

And at the same time Mrs Trump wore a dress that was so military all it needs is the German war symbol on her arm….

[@deniselictawa9095]

The Apportionment Act was never ratified and yet it is used every 10 years to unbalance the public within the states.

[@Diane-o2f3d]

Jill, the1st issue is equal pay... more women would jump in...

[@JohnWarner-lu8rq]

All the positive comments about her is amazing, and very, very funny. How many people has she brainwashed/conned in her life so far?

[@judesmith4941]

Change one word from all Men to all Humans are created equal. Include everyone as we are not bowing to any 'superior white' men. We all come from mamas womb be we male or female, green blue pink brown black or yellow

[@plum1018]

Yes, but the label human is just 'man' proceeded by 'hu', and some don't define themselves as male or female, and no person's skin color is blue, green, yellow or even black or white, Why not just call us people instead?... All people are created equal❤

[@judesmith4941]

@@plum1018 okay. I have appeared yellow with jaundice, green with vomit, red with anger, blue with cold and white with terror. So I speak from experience when I say human.

[@lorihayes1419]

What is Heather’s view on the right wing influence being driven by religious leaders who seem to want to roll back history and promote authoritarianism and White Christian Nationalist leanings? This scares me but then religion scares me too. I think anything that asks me to “have faith” in something that is devoid of facts and loaded with wildly fanciful and often horrifically cruel acts is mind boggling.

[@donnazilsbanfield6267]

Take up oxygen. Yes.

[@rezakarampour6286]

' Solving 9-11 By Christopher Bollyn . '

[@ocean1233]

THIEVERY IN GOP CORPS BANKS ETC 👿👿👿👿💯💯💯

[@nicolebrown6686]

Hi

[@justsittingherethinking2530]

Coverage by the media is terrible when it comes to giving context to daily news. Pointing out that something is not normal is seen as "leaning left?" Touting the newest news as interesting without pointing out how outrageous (Trump) it is makes for very uninformed viewers and irresponsible journalism.

[@JohnWarner-lu8rq]

"Con" would be accurate.

[@treefrog3349]

HCR seems to be so enamored with the "beautiful idea" of popular democracy that she is unable to see its demise. I understand the infatuation. Most Americans have been mesmerized by its fundamental brilliance. It truly IS a beautiful idea. But only that - an idea. The reality is another thing altogether. Her blind worship of the IDEA, clouds her perception and assessments.

[@lindawellner5415]

Elon Musk is Q....rogue creator of the BORG

[@rezakarampour6286]

' Alan Sabrosky : Israel Writing US Law . '

[@kathleenroberts6931]

Ratify and Codify The Equal Rights Amendment ❤The abortion issue is the chu.rch interfering with the State; one is Science and one is an uneducated belief system.