The Fight to Save American Democracy — with Heather Cox Richardson

Scott Galloway speaks with Heather Cox Richardson, a historian at Boston College and author of Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America , as well as the widely-read Substack Letters from an American . They discuss the ‘No Kings’ protests and what they reveal about the state of U.S. democracy, the erosion of moral and corporate leadership, and the redefinition of patriotism in a polarized America. Heather explains how history helps us understand today’s authoritarian drift, why civic courage has faded among elites, and how national service could help rebuild a shared sense of purpose. Follow Heather, @heathercoxrichardson . Algebra of Happiness: closing the gap between your blessings and your mood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices