Reconstruction, the Rise and Fall of Democracy, and Lessons for Today
Release Date: 12/31/2024
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Reconstruction, the Rise and Fall of Democracy, and Lessons for Today
Wide Awake America
On this episode of Wide Awake America, host Nadine Smith talks with historian Manisha Sinha to explore the echoes of Reconstruction in America’s current political landscape. From the triumphs and betrayals of the Second American Republic to the roots of systemic voter suppression and authoritarianism, Sinha offers an unflinching examination of how history’s patterns repeat—and how they can be broken. Together, they delve into the resilience of grassroots movements, the unfulfilled promises of constitutional amendments, and the stark parallels between post-Civil War America and our...
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On this episode of Wide Awake America, host Nadine Smith talks with historian Manisha Sinha to explore the echoes of Reconstruction in America’s current political landscape. From the triumphs and betrayals of the Second American Republic to the roots of systemic voter suppression and authoritarianism, Sinha offers an unflinching examination of how history’s patterns repeat—and how they can be broken. Together, they delve into the resilience of grassroots movements, the unfulfilled promises of constitutional amendments, and the stark parallels between post-Civil War America and our present-day struggles. Join us for a conversation that connects the past to the urgency of now.