Sandra Day O'Connor Institute For American Democracy podcast

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At a time when many Americans struggle with economic insecurity, sociologist Jessica Calarco offers an exploration of how women have become America’s default social safety net. Calarco joined the O’Connor Institute to discuss her latest book, Holding It Together: How Women Became America’s Safety Net . Drawing on extensive research and interviews, she argues that American society relies disproportionately on women’s unpaid and underpaid labor and that this reliance has concealed critical gaps in public policy. What can we learn from women’s experiences about building stronger, fairer support systems for all Americans and strengthening our civic fabric? You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/ Follow us on: Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube…

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Heroes of Abolition and Suffrage 59:09

26 days ago59:09

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As we transition from Black History Month into Women's History Month, we share "Heroes of Abolition and Suffrage" from our podcast library. This powerful conversation brings together descendants of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Frederick Douglass, and Booker T. Washington. Coline Jenkins and Kenneth B. Morris, Jr. continue the work of their three significant ancestors, honoring their legacy of work in civil rights history and shaping the world around us today. Grab your headphones and join us for this fascinating exploration of American history through the families of these barrier-breaking civic leaders. You can watch the original conversation with video and images here: https://oconnorinstitute.org/constitutionseriessuffrage-heroes-of-abolition-suffrage/ You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/ Follow us on: Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube…

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The Constitution and American Unity, with Yuval Levin 38:57

5 weeks ago38:57

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At a time when Americans seem more divided than ever, Yuval Levin offers a compelling argument for how we can rebuild a shared national identity. Levin, the director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, joined the O’Connor Institute to discuss his latest book, American Covenant, which examines the Constitutional foundations of American unity. You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/ Follow us on: Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube…

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Library of Congress with Dr. Carla Hayden 53:34

7 weeks ago53:34

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We are pleased to share this conversation with Dr. Carla Hayden of the Library of Congress led by moderator Chevy Humphrey, CEO of the Museum of Science and Industry, originally recorded in 2021. In it, she discusses the Library of Congress's significant history and the information available at the country's most extensive library. Specifically, she spotlights crucial pieces of African American History, the 13th Amendment, and the life of President Abraham Lincoln. You can listen to this illuminating conversation on your favorite platform, watch it, and view the visuals referenced here. You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/ Follow us on: Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube…

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Rediscovering Political Leadership, with John A. Burtka IV 25:47

14 weeks ago25:47

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The story is the same in many places: citizens aren't currently wild about their leaders. As John A. Burtka IV writes in the introduction to Gateway to Statesmanship , the "examples of elite failures are so ubiquitous that there is no reason to chronicle them all here." Better, Burtka argues, to turn to history to "rediscover the time-tested principles of leadership." Listen to or watch the conversation here: https://civicsforlife.org/rediscovering-political-leadership-with-john-a-burtka-iv/ You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/ Follow us on: Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube…

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Paradox of Liberty: Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello 58:58

15 weeks ago58:58

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December 6 marks the anniversary of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in America in 1865. In this podcast, we look at the paradox of enslavement and our forefathers' emphasis on liberty and equality. In this unique conversation, hear from a descendant of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, who is now the Monticello Public Relations and Community Engagement Officer, speaking on "The Paradox of Liberty. Would you like to watch the conversation with the presentation? You can find it here: https://oconnorinstitute.org/constitution-series-august2020-monticello/ You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/ Follow us on: Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube…

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The Art of Diplomacy, with Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat 58:15

23 weeks ago58:15

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Ambassador Eizenstat joined the O'Connor Institute to discuss his latest book, The Art of Diplomacy , which in one readable volume covers every major contemporary international agreement, from the treaty to end the Vietnam War to the Kyoto Protocols and the Iranian Nuclear Accord, and has earned glowing reviews from people as different in outlook as Tony Blair and Henry Kissinger. Diplomacy is a craft founded on trust and compromise. What lessons might its history hold for international and domestic politics today? Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat has served in six U.S. administrations, Democrat and Republican, holding senior positions such as Chief White House Domestic Policy Advisor, U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, and Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. He recommended to President Jimmy Carter a Presidential Commission on the Holocaust, headed by Elie Wiesel, which led directly to the congressional approval of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Today, he is Chairman of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Council. You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/ Follow us on: Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube…

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How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do 59:23

28 weeks ago59:23

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Today, we share a conversation that looks at the impact of stereotypes, how they affect us, and what we can do to limit their adverse effects. This discussion is led by Stanford Professor Dr. Claude M. Steele, an expert on social psychology, and initially took place as part of our Constitution Series Webcasts focusing on Equality and Justice for All. While this is a challenging topic, Dr. Steele leads us through where we came from and the hope psychologists see today. You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/ Follow us on: Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube…

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A Landmark Case - Brown v. Board of Education 59:28

29 weeks ago59:28

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As students return to classrooms across the country this fall, we are resharing important conversations on landmark cases related to education. Today, we look at one of the most important Supreme Court decisions of the 20th Century - Brown v. Board of Education. This detailed conversation with Cheryl Brown Henderson, daughter of the late Rev. Oliver L Brown, who brought the suit represented by NAACP Chief Council Thurgood Marshall, examines the history behind the case. You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/ Follow us on: Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube…

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How Are Secretaries of State Preparing for the November Election? 41:01

32 weeks ago41:01

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As preparations for the 2024 General Election approach, the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy sat down with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) President Secretary Steve Simon (D-MN), President-elect Michael Watson (R-MS), and NASS Executive Director Leslie Reynolds to discuss important bipartisan aspects of election administration, including election security, voter registration, poll worker recruitment, and evolving technology. You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/ Follow us on: Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube…

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Equality and Justice for All, with Dr. Spencer Crew 1:00:24

33 weeks ago1:00:24

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We are pleased to take a new look at this conversation with Dr. Spencer Crew, in which he discusses the importance of making African American history accessible to the public. Art and documents in a museum can be an important way to experience and understand cultures in new ways. Dr. Spencer Crew has worked in public history institutions for more than twenty-five years. He served as president of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center for six years and worked at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution for twenty years. From 2019 to 2020, he served as the interim director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture as the Smithsonian conducted a nationwide search for a permanent director. Today, he serves as the Robinson Professor of U.S. History at George Mason University. You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/ Follow us on: Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube…

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The Future of Urban America 40:37

37 weeks ago40:37

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Empty office buildings. Workforce changes allow for more remote work. American downtowns are struggling. The pandemic-led changes in where and how we work and live have weakened and withered many urban cores. The office vacancy rate in Houston is some 26 percent; in Phoenix it is above 20 percent. This shift means fewer workers, fewer businesses to serve them, less tax revenue, and hollowed-out neighborhoods. Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh of Columbia University coined the term "urban doom loop" to describe the cycle now taking hold in American downtowns, and he believes the biggest challenges are yet to come. But we are not without hope. Can urban America be saved? The O'Connor Institute welcomes Drs. Van Nieuwerburgh and Tracy Hadden Loh of the Brookings Institution to discuss. You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/ Follow us on: Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube…

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"A More or Less Perfect Union" with Judge Douglas Ginsburg 57:08

38 weeks ago57:08

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We are excited to revisit this fascinating discussion with Judge Douglas Ginsburg as he delves into past, present, and future struggles for liberty through the lens of the US Constitution - just in time for the 4th of July and the celebration of our Country’s independence. Judge Ginsburg is the author of Voices of Our Republic, the companion to the 2020 three-part PBS series, A More or Less Perfect Union. You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/ Follow us on: Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube…

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John Locke: The 17th Century Philosopher who Shaped American Thought 58:21

39 weeks ago58:21

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The Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy presents a conversation with author and historian Claire Rydell Arcenas and Liam Julian, director of Public Policy at the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute. In her book America's Philosopher: John Locke in American Intellectual Life, Rydell Arcenas seeks to better understand and illuminate the crucial 17th century philosopher by showing how he influenced Americans at different historical moments. Widely known as the founding father of modern “liberal” thought, Locke pioneered the ideas of natural law, social contract, religious toleration, and the right to revolution that proved essential to both the American Revolution and the U.S. Constitution that followed. You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/ Follow us on: Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube…

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Talking Revolution, with Nathan Perl-Rosenthal 49:17

42 weeks ago49:17