The Iran-Contra Scandal in the 1980s involved a president breaking the law, diverting government resources, and disregarding explicit Congressional legislation. President Ronald Reagan was never held accountable for these abuses. He set the precedent for Trump’s rampant law-breaking and fealty from Republicans in Congress. Our podcast discussion with Prof. Alan McPherson analyzes the events of the 1980s and their damaging legacies. We can only restore constitutional balance to our country if we investigate this history and take long-overdue corrective actions. Please listen and share this important conversation.
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The Rise of the Unconstitutional President
Presidential law-breaking in the 1980s opened the door for Trump’s abuses of power.
This is Democracy
The future of democracy is uncertain, but we are committed to its urgent renewal today. This podcast will draw on historical knowledge to inspire a contemporary democratic renaissance. The past offers hope for the present and the future, if only we can escape the negativity of our current moment — and each show will offer a serious way to do that! This podcast will bring together thoughtful voices from different generations to help make sense of current challenges and propose positive steps forward. Our goal is to advance democratic change, one show at a time. Dr. Jeremi Suri, a renown scholar of democracy, will host the podcast and moderate discussions.
The future of democracy is uncertain, but we are committed to its urgent renewal today. This podcast will draw on historical knowledge to inspire a contemporary democratic renaissance. The past offers hope for the present and the future, if only we can escape the negativity of our current moment — and each show will offer a serious way to do that! This podcast will bring together thoughtful voices from different generations to help make sense of current challenges and propose positive steps forward. Our goal is to advance democratic change, one show at a time. Dr. Jeremi Suri, a renown scholar of democracy, will host the podcast and moderate discussions.
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