• 281: Live in Boston with Doris Kearns Goodwin

  • Nov 3 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 25 mins
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281: Live in Boston with Doris Kearns Goodwin

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  • James and Al Live from The Shubert Theatre in Boston with guest Doris Kearns Goodwin.
    Its 2 days before the election of a lifetime, Jams, AL and Doris have something to say, about the future and the past.
    Focusing on the upcoming election, the significance of polling data, and the implications for democracy. The speakers reflect on the qualities of effective leadership, drawing parallels between historical figures like Lincoln and Roosevelt, and emphasize the importance of character in leadership.
    They discuss the challenges facing voting rights today and the role of history in understanding contemporary politics, ultimately calling for greater political engagement among young people. In this engaging conversation, Simon Sidi reflects on the importance of storytelling in history, the political landscape surrounding Vietnam, and the future of the Attorney General's office. He discusses the impact of Trump's rhetoric on voter sentiment, the significant role of women in the upcoming election, and the historical context of political divisiveness.
    The conversation also delves into the evolution of the Republican Party, insights on historical biographies, the legacy of Teddy Roosevelt, voting rights issues, and the shifting dynamics within the Democratic coalition.

    Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you’re from!

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