Saving American democracy, Lessons from journalism

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We talk to a former U.S. Senator about his new book on the future of American democracy. Then, another author shares her new book reflecting on her long journalism career.

Featured in this Show

  • Former US Senator Gary Hart on how civic virtues can save American democracy

    Former Democratic U.S. Senator Gary Hart joins the show to talk about the threats he sees to American democracy, and why he thinks civic virtues can help.

  • News media reflections and recommendations from a veteran journalist

    A columnist, media critic, and longtime journalist shares memories from her newsroom career, and where she thinks the profession should go from here.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Gary Hart Guest
  • Margaret Sullivan Guest

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