1776: The Ideas that Made the Modern World, Part 4: Equality, Slavery and the Founding

Episode Topic: Equality, Slavery and the FoundingHow can we grapple with the profound tensions of the American experiment in today's world? Confront the harrowing paradox of liberty and bondage as the Union expands. Navigate the intellectual struggle between popular sovereignty and natural rights during the rise of the cotton gin. Reclaim the moral clarity necessary for self-government in this vital historical inquiry.Featured Speakers:Vincent Phillip Muñoz, University of Notre DameRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/90908a.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled 1776: The Ideas that Made the Modern World. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.