Podcasting Through It with Heather Cox Richardson
4/1/20261 hr 28 min
As many Americans search for ways to channel their frustration with the administration, Jon is joined by Boston College historian Heather Cox Richardson. Together, they explore past moments when government ceased to serve the people, investigate how citizens have historically overcome failing systems, and discuss why, despite the darkness of this moment, Americans still possess the power to determine their collective future. This episode is brought to you by: SHOPIFY - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/TWS QUINCE - Go to https://Quince.com/TWS for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Follow The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart on social media for more:
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Jon Stewart· Host0:45
[upbeat music] Hey, everybody. Welcome to The Weekly Show podcast. My name is Jon Stewart. It is March 31st. Uh, we are on the, the lamb side of March, uh, moving into April. And, uh, other than that, though, uh, I would say I am-- I'm having a feeling of, I don't know what it's like to be on a bobsled course or on a luge, but that's what it feels like right now in this country. We appear to be careening towards something, and you're not quite sure if we are going to stay on the track or fly off and explode in midair. And when I, when I have feelings like