
On Democracy in Question, host Katie Dunn Tenpas interviews guests about American politics and democracy. This season unpacks the 250-year-old Declaration of Independence phrase by phrase, finding the throughline between America's founding ideals and our democracy today.
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On the final episode of Democracy in Question's third season, host Katie Dunn Tenpas speaks with historian Heather Cox Richardson about the Declaration of Independence as a whole and its relevance today. The Declaration can be understood as an unfini... more
On this episode of Democracy in Question, host Katie Dunn Tenpas speaks with Lindsay Chervinsky, executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon, about the Declaration's most consequential closing phrase. From the fou... more
Two grievances lodged against King George in the Declaration of Independence—taxation without consent and trade restrictions—continue to shape American policy today. On this episode of Democracy in Question, host Katie Dunn Tenpas is joined by Brooki... more
The Declaration of Independence accused the British Crown of obstructing naturalization and restricting migration to the colonies, grievances that feel especially relevant today. On this episode of Democracy in Question, host Katie Dunn Tenpas sits d... more
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Across episodes, the show interrogates American democracy through historical ideas and contemporary policy, guided by Brookings scholars and policy experts. Conversations weave the Declaration of Independence's core phrases into today's debates on representation, equality, immigration, tax, and governance, often pairing historians with policy researchers to connect founding principles to current political realities. A notable throughline is translating lofty ideals into practical lessons for reform, while maintaining a rigorous, evidence-driven approach.
Distinctive strengths include high-caliber guests who blend academic analysis with real-world implications, a clear focus on governance and constitutional questions, and a living interpret... more
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Recent guests on Democracy in Question: America at 250 include:
1. Heather Cox Richardson
2. Lindsay Chervinsky
3. Kari Heerman
4. Jonathan Rauch
5. Keon Gilbert
6. Bill Galston
7. Vanessa Williamson
8. Jonathan Katz
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