American democracy is being threatened, and *Rick Wilson* knows exactly who is responsible. In each episode, Rick calls out those who are the enemies of democra...
Is democracy in decline? Clearly. In this episode Rick sits down with Emily Amick, co-author of Democracy in Retrograde, to discuss the challenges facing American democracy and how to reclaim civic engagement in the age of polarization and outrage. They explore the rise of minority rule, the impact of social media on public discourse, and the erosion of community ties. Emily shares actionable insights from her book, including how individuals can create sustainable civic action plans and rebuild connections to strengthen democracy.
Emily's book, Democracy in Retrograde, available now.
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(00:01:20) Democracy in Retrograde
(00:09:17) The outrage politics cycle
(00:12:01) Building community
(00:16:42) Why Americans are polarized and exhausted
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Introducing How To Improve Your Life With ONE Change | Oprah & Mel Robbins from The Oprah Podcast.Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast
Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@OprahBUY THE BOOK!"The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About" by Mel Robbins, published by Hay House LLC will be available Tuesday, December 24th wherever books and audio books are sold: https://www.melrobbins.com/letthemtheoryIn this episode of The Oprah Podcast global podcasting sensation and bestselling author Mel Robbins shares life-altering lessons from her new book, The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About which will be published on December 24th, 2024. Sharing relatable strategies, this wife and mother of three uses her own life lessons to clarify how The Let Them Theory gives you the tools to stop giving away your power and take control of your own life.Explore Rejuvenation Home Furnishings | Visit the Rejuvenation Website: www.rejuvenation.comFollow Oprah Winfrey on Social:https://www.instagram.com/oprah/https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/Listen to the full podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLIhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Without Freedom, We Are Lost
Is America heading toward a tyrannical, authoritarian system? Taking for granted our basic pursuit of freedom? In today's episode Rick is joined by historian and Yale professor Timothy Snyder to discuss his latest book, On Freedom. Building on the themes of his influential work On Tyranny, Snyder explores the deeper meaning of freedom, its vulnerabilities in modern America, and how to preserve it against rising authoritarian tendencies. The conversation digs into the dangers of "sado-populism," the distortion of free speech, and the seductive appeal of authoritarianism. Snyder offers a powerful case for the value of freedom as a cornerstone of human dignity and creativity.
Timothy's book, On Freedom, available now.
Timestamps:
(00:01:42) On Freedom
(00:03:00) Do Americans realize what's at stake?
(00:07:17) The elements of freedom that are at risk
(00:14:19) Turning away from individual liberty
(00:22:33) The future of freedom
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Burning Questions for Rick
On today's episode, Rick answers your burning questions submitted from across the interweb. We plan to do more Q&A episodes in 2025 so please send in your questions to [email protected].
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A Message From Me / A Mitch McConnell Deep Dive
We begin this episode with a quick note of appreciation from Rick, to you and everyone who has supported in this fight. From there Rick sits down with New York Times bestselling author Michael Tackett to discuss his new book, The Price of Power: How Mitch McConnell Mastered the Senate, Changed America, and Lost His Party. Tackett unpacks McConnell's transformation from a pragmatic politician to a key architect of modern conservatism, his mastery of Senate rules, and his role in reshaping the judiciary. The conversation explores McConnell's relationship with Trump, his controversial post-January 6 decisions, and the enduring impact of his leadership.
Michael's book, The Price of Power: How Mitch McConnell Mastered the Senate, Changed America, and Lost His Party, available now.
Timestamps:
(00:06:19) The Price of Power
(00:12:32) Doing more with the minority than some can do with the majority
(00:14:18) Curating his own caucus
(00:17:03) Controlling Trump
(00:27:13) The Senate post McConnell
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American democracy is being threatened, and *Rick Wilson* knows exactly who is responsible. In each episode, Rick calls out those who are the enemies of democracy and exposes their treachery- because sunlight is the best disinfectant. https://bit.ly/3P82A5g
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