Democracy's summer blockbusters
In our last episode before summer break, Michael, Chris, Candis, and Jenna reflect on what we've learned this year on the show and look ahead to what the summer will hold for American democracy.
Episode 219 of the Democracy Works podcast, hosted by Michael Berkman, Jenna Spinelle, Candis Watts Smith, Chris Beem, titled "Democracy's summer blockbusters" was published on June 6, 2022 and runs 33 minutes.
June 6, 2022 ·33m · Democracy Works
Summary
In our last episode before summer break, Michael, Chris, Candis, and Jenna reflect on what we've learned this year on the show and look ahead to what the summer will hold for American democracy.
Episode Description
Democracy Works is taking its annual summer hiatus starting next week, but that does not mean the wheels of democracy will stop turning while we're away. In fact, this summer could prove to be quite the opposite.
In this episode, we discuss what's going on in the Supreme Court and the impact of the rulings that are expected to come out by the end of June. We'll also be watching the January 6 committee hearings, which are scheduled to begin June 9. We consider what the goals of the hearings are and how our fractured media landscape will impact how the committee's work is received by the public.
Finally, we share some recommendations for books and series that have nothing to do with politics and tease a new series that we'll be launching this summer while Democracy Works is on break.
Additional Information
Candis's recommendation: A Swim in the Pond in the Rain by George Saunders
Chris's recommendation: Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather
Michael's recommendation: The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson
Jenna's recommendation: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
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