Is the next big realignment in American democracy on the horizon? Alex Lovit joined the This Day podcast team on stage at the Howard Theatre in Washington, DC, to discuss what history can teach us about the historical moment we’re living through and the path forward. Featuring special guest Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II—bishop, author, founder of the Poor People’s Campaign and the Moral Mondays movement, and Kettering Foundation senior fellow.
This live recording was the culmination of our month-long America 250 series with This Day about the unexpected historical moments that shaped our democracy. If you missed the series, check it out here or in This Day’s feed.
Thanks to everyone who joined us in DC, and thanks to This Day for their partnership!
Learn more about This Day here: https://www.radiotopia.fm/podcasts/thisday
Do you ever watch the news and wonder, “How did we get here?” Or think to yourself, “Things are bad . . . What can I do?”
The Context is here to help. Our show breaks down the ideas, history, and trends that are shaping democracy. And you don’t need to be an expert to follow along. Every other Tuesday, host Alex Lovit talks about timely topics with big-picture thinkers and hands-on practitioners, like activists, writers, historians, and community leaders.
The topics are heavy, but we try to have fun along the way. To build the future we want, we’ll need knowledge—but also camaraderie and joy.
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