Trump Archives - KDA Keeping Democracy Alive Podcast & Radio Show

Trump Archives - KDA Keeping Democracy Alive Podcast & Radio Show

Author: Burt Cohen Language: English Episodes: 50
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Hosted by Burt Cohen, Trump Archives-KDA Keeping Democracy Alive Podcast & Radio Show digs into the lasting impact and complex legacy of a pivotal era in American politics. This isn't just a historical recap; it's an ongoing examination of how recent events continue to shape the nation's democratic institutions, cultural conversations, and daily life. Each episode serves as a critical entry in a living archive, featuring interviews with journalists, historians, activists, and political analysts who provide context and insight that goes beyond the headlines. The discussions naturally span the categories of news, culture, politics, and society, exploring the interconnected forces at play. Tuning into this podcast means hearing substantive, often urgent conversations about power, accountability, and civic engagement. Listeners will find a thoughtful space to understand not just what happened, but why it matters for the future of democratic participation. The archive is actively being written, and this show is an essential record of that process, challenging audiences to reflect on the past while considering their role in what comes next.
Episodes
Will There Be A Way to Stop Him? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:28
Just the threat of prosecution can be a violation of our First Amendment rights. Look for the fascistic right under Trump to try to impose by force what they failed to win in the culture war. On this show, investigative…
Immigration Was Played Dishonestly. The Truth is It’s Like Inflation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:46
Just as it is with inflation, some immigration is good for the economy. It strengthens the economy and helps rural America. But as with inflation, immigration has to be kept under control. On this show Washington Monthly…
Heather Cox Richardson: Yes Democracy IS Awakening [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:57
In a democracy, we expect to have our own say over how we are governed. There’s a great grumbling throughout America because many don’t feel listened to. That’s the impetus behind today’s Trumpist populism. This populism…
From Rockefeller Republicanism to Trumpism: How Did We Get Here? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:10
“People think of Nelson Rockefeller as the epitome of moderate Republicanism.” But what appears to be a clean break from this tradition is really an evolution. Author Professor Marsha E. Barrett explains how the shift to…
Evangelicals Souring on Trump: Why It Took So Long. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:56
He got 81% of the evangelical vote in key swing states in 2016. Our guest today the Reverend Doug Pagitt is exceptionally familiar with what goes on with evangelical Christians, and he says he expects Trump to get less t…
What’s Behind Trumpism: The Open Attack on Democracy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:26
As Trump heads into the 2024 campaign, you might wonder who is behind it, who benefits from destroying our republic. Here is the story. The religious nationalists see him as a fierce leader. They believe God sends such k…
The Power of Pardons and Democracy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:15
It’s not high on people’s reason to choose a president, but the power of pardons today is often corrupt and the promise of a pardon has been known to encourage crimes. In this discussion of her forthcoming book, Law Prof…
After The Shooting of July 13, Is it Over? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:31
Today, more than ever, politics is theater. On today’s big stage we see Biden as an old weakened man, and then we have Trump with blood on his face, standing strong, defiant, fist in the air. On today’s show national The…
The Power of What Appears to be Improvisation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:52
Democracy is itself largely improvisation. Pushing back against the powers that be; the mainstream. Our guest Randy Fertel, author of the new book Winging It; Improv’s Power and Peril in the Age of Trump, says rationalit…
Plato: The Benefits of Acting Justly [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:33
In her new book Of Rule and Office: Plato’s Ideas of the Political, Princeton Professor of Politics Melissa Lane shows how the orange one serves both anarchy and tyranny. Better politicians use virtue and justice to achi…

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