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Freedom from and Freedom to!

Professor @timothysnyder.bsky.social has spoken about it, and I’ve posted about it, before.

But, in this amazing #AmericanConversations, my two favorite historians, @hcrichardson.bsky.social & Timothy Snyder touch on SO MUCH MORE! Must 👀
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American Conversations: Timothy Snyder
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March 30, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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Please listen to this really good discussion between @hcrichardson.bsky.social @joshtpm.bsky.social and @kateriga.bsky.social

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American Conversations: Josh Marshall & Kate Riga of Talking Points Memo
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May 11, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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Today’s excerpt from “American Conversations” by @hcrichardson.bsky.social


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First slide of an Instagram carousel summarizing Heather Cox Richardson's “American Conversations: Andy Kim”, April 10, 2026. A curly-haired dog is pictured in a teal circle on the left. Text reads: “In today’s American Conversations, Heather speaks with Andy Kim, who explains that with a cabinet more focused on flattering Trump than honoring their constitutional oaths, a Congress too politically captured to pursue impeachment, and White House staff unwilling to resign in protest, the traditional guardrails designed to check an unfit and dangerous president have all but collapsed.”
April 12, 2026 at 2:47 PM
stevethedogcivics.bsky.social
Today’s excerpt from “American Conversations” by @hcrichardson.bsky.social
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First slide of an Instagram carousel summarizing Heather Cox Richardson's “American Conversations: Cleve Jones”, May 20, 2026. A curly-haired dog is pictured in a teal circle on the left. Text reads: “In today's 'American Conversations,' Heather speaks with Cleve Jones, who explains how the delayed impact of HR1's catastrophic Medicaid cuts — hitting tens of millions of Americans after the midterms — inspired him to launch sevendaysinjune.org, a nonpartisan toolkit that arms communities with the county-by-county, hospital-by-hospital facts they need before they vote in November.”
May 24, 2026 at 9:09 PM
stevethedogcivics.bsky.social
Today’s excerpt from “American Conversations: @justinwolfers.bsky.social ” by @hcrichardson.bsky.social @platypuseconomics.bsky.social

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First slide of an Instagram carousel summarizing Heather Cox Richardson's “American Conversations: Justin Wolfers”, July 14, 2026. A curly-haired dog is pictured in a teal circle on the left. Text reads: “In today’s American Conversations, Heather speaks with Justin Wolfers, who explains how economic growth fundamentally improves quality of life by expanding freedom and human flourishing. Together, they examine how building widespread economic security strengthens the rule of law and empowers citizens to determine their own futures.”
July 20, 2026 at 6:25 PM
stevethedogcivics.bsky.social
Today’s excerpt from “American Conversations: Barbara McQuade” by @hcrichardson.bsky.social and @barbmcquade.bsky.social

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First slide of an Instagram carousel summarizing Heather Cox Richardson's “American Conversations: Barbara McQuade, June 12, 2026. A curly-haired dog is pictured in a teal circle on the left. Text reads: “In today’s ‘American Conversations’, Heather speaks with former federal prosecutor Barbara McQuade, who explains that the Trump administration operates like a criminal enterprise, using mob-style leverage and coercion to force institutions and individuals into submission.”
June 12, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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Excerpt from “American Conversations: Representative Jim McGovern” by @hcrichardson.bsky.social @repmcgovern.bsky.social 8.5.26

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First slide of an Instagram carousel summarizing Heather Cox Richardson's “American Conversations: Representative Jim McGovern”, August 5, 2026. A curly-haired dog is pictured in a teal circle on the left. Text reads: “In today's "American Conversations", Heather speaks with Scott MacFarlane about how broken economic promises are driving an unprecedented surge in voter enthusiasm against the current administration. They observe that this shifting sentiment points toward a potential wave election, offering Americans a vital historic opportunity to rein in executive corruption and restore democratic oversight.”
August 6, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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Excerpt from “American Conversations: Scott MacFarlane” by @hcrichardson.bsky.social @macfarlanenews.bsky.social 8.5.26

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First slide of an Instagram carousel summarizing Heather Cox Richardson's “American Conversations: Scott MacFarlane”, August 5, 2026. A curly-haired dog is pictured in a teal circle on the left. Text reads: “In today's "American Conversations", Heather speaks with Scott MacFarlane about how broken economic promises are driving an unprecedented surge in voter enthusiasm against the current administration. They observe that this shifting sentiment points toward a potential wave election, offering Americans a vital historic opportunity to rein in executive corruption and restore democratic oversight.”
August 6, 2026 at 3:03 PM
stevethedogcivics.bsky.social
Today’s excerpt from “American Conversations: Scott MacFarlane” by @hcrichardson.bsky.social @macfarlanenews.bsky.social

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First slide of an Instagram carousel summarizing Heather Cox Richardson's “American Conversations: Scott MacFarlane, July 9, 2026. A curly-haired dog is pictured in a teal circle on the left. Text reads: “In today’s American Conversations, Heather speaks with independent journalist Scott MacFarlane, who explains that independent media bypasses daily breaking news clutter to expose a massive systemic realignment within modern politics. This shifting terrain highlights the friction between political fighters and institutionalists, who ultimately must work together if they want to win and govern effectively.
July 9, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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Excerpt from “American Conversations: Maya Wiley” by @hcrichardson.bsky.social @maya4rights.bsky.social 7.31.26

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First slide of an Instagram carousel summarizing Heather Cox Richardson's “American Conversations: Maya Wiley”, July 31, 2026. A curly-haired dog is pictured in a teal circle on the left. Text reads: “In today's American Conversations, Heather speaks with Maya Wiley, who explains that the erosion of civil rights is a classic tactic straight from the tyrant's playbook designed to dismantle democratic institutions and convert public service into a tool for corruption and persecution. She emphasizes that defending civil rights is not merely about protecting specific targeted groups, but about safeguarding the fundamental ability of all citizens to participate in a functioning, problem-solving democracy.”
August 3, 2026 at 1:16 AM
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Excerpt from “American Conversations: @govwesmoore.bsky.social ” by @hcrichardson.bsky.social 7.22.26

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First slide of an Instagram carousel summarizing Heather Cox Richardson's “American Conversations: Governor Wes Moore”, July 22, 2026. A curly-haired dog is pictured in a teal circle on the left. Text reads: “In today’s American Conversations, Heather speaks with Governor Wes Moore, who outlines how state leaders can act as laboratories of progress by protecting working families from corporate exploitation and lowering everyday costs. He calls on the nation to distinguish between narrow nationalism and true patriotism, arguing that state-level governance must actively build a fairer, post-Trump future rather than simply playing defense.”
July 23, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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Today’s excerpt from “American Conversations: @briantylercohen.bsky.social ” by @hcrichardson.bsky.social

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First slide of an Instagram carousel summarizing Heather Cox Richardson's “American Conversations: Brian Tyler Cohen”, July 21, 2026. A curly-haired dog is pictured in a teal circle on the left. Text reads: “In today’s American Conversations, Heather speaks with Brian Tyler Cohen about why pro-democracy reforms—like expanding the Supreme Court, ending the filibuster, and protecting voting rights—are foundational governance, not radical overreach. With the political center shifted so far right, he argues that basic accountability is now falsely labeled extreme, and calls on Democrats to decisively wield power to deliver for the public.”
July 23, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Excerpt from “American Conversations: Ben Wikler” by @hcrichardson.bsky.social and @benwikler.bsky.social 7.27.26 - Part One of Two

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First slide of an Instagram carousel summarizing Heather Cox Richardson's “American Conversations: Ben Wikler”, July 27, 2026. A curly-haired dog is pictured in a teal circle on the left. Text reads: “In today’s American Conversations, Heather speaks with Ben Wikler about his new book, This Is the Plan: How to End America's Meltdown and Save Democracy. Wikler offers a practical field guide for unrigging the political system from the ground up, emphasizing that meaningful civic change relies on local organizing and personal trust to empower citizens in crucial down-ballot elections.”
July 28, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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Why is this conversation so perfect? WATCH!

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American Conversations: Zohran Mamdani
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December 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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American Conversations: Senator Sherrod Brown
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August 29, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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#worldlibertyfinancial #corruption #cryptocurrency discussion with @hcrichardson.bsky.social and @neguse.house.gov

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American Conversations: Representative Joe Neguse
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
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February 7, 2026 at 4:30 AM
stevethedogcivics.bsky.social
Today’s excerpt from “American Conversations: Julia Angwin and Ami Fields-Meyer” by @hcrichardson.bsky.social @fieldsmeyer.com @juliaangwin.com

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First slide of an Instagram carousel summarizing Heather Cox Richardson's “American Conversations: Julia Angwin and Ami Fields-Meyer”, July 10, 2026. A curly-haired dog is pictured in a teal circle on the left. Text reads: “In today's 'American Conversations', Heather speaks with the authors of 'On Courage: how to be a dissident in the age of fear', who explain how fighting authoritarianism isn't about grand gestures of individual heroism, but about ordinary citizens refusing to abandon their values when institutions begin to warp.”
July 12, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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Excerpt from “American Conversations: Representative Chellie Pingree” by @hcrichardson.bsky.social @pingree.house.gov 8.4.26

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First slide of an Instagram carousel summarizing Heather Cox Richardson's “American Conversations: Representative Chellie Pingree”, August 4, 2026. A curly-haired dog is pictured in a teal circle on the left. Text reads: “In today's American conversations, Heather speaks with Representative Chellie Pingree, who outlines how the administration is moving to sell off shared public assets—from national parks to federal research capacity—to fund corporate tax cuts. Pingree warns that treating these public resources as mere inventory on a financial ledger systematically dismantles generations of public investment for private gain.”
August 4, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Excerpt from “American Conversations: @maya4rights.bsky.social ” by @hcrichardson.bsky.social 7.31.26

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First slide of an Instagram carousel summarizing Heather Cox Richardson's “American Conversations: Maya Wiley”, July 31, 2026. A curly-haired dog is pictured in a teal circle on the left. Text reads: “In this episode of “American Conversations", Maya Wiley explains that civil rights are fundamental definitions of civic belonging, equal human worth, and protection from governmental or social overreach. She notes that our understanding of these rights must continually expand through public debate to address historic exclusions and safeguard human dignity across every aspect of daily life.”
August 3, 2026 at 7:09 PM
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Excerpt from “American Conversations: @kim.senate.gov” by @hcrichardson.bsky.social 7.30.26

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First slide of an Instagram carousel summarizing Heather Cox Richardson's “American Conversations: Senator Andy Kim”, July 30, 2026. A curly-haired dog is pictured in a teal circle on the left. Text reads: “In today's American Conversations, Heather speaks with Andy Kim, who argues that defending democracy requires offering a forward-looking vision of universal care rather than merely returning to a pre-Trump status quo that already left millions of children uninsured. He emphasizes that guaranteeing healthcare for children through practical legislation like MediKids can serve as a vital force to heal national divisions and rebuild civic trust through shared human compassion.”
August 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Excerpt from “American Conversations: Ben Wikler” by @hcrichardson.bsky.social and @benwikler.bsky.social 7.27.26

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First slide of an Instagram carousel summarizing Heather Cox Richardson's “American Conversations: Ben Wikler”, July 27, 2026. A curly-haired dog is pictured in a teal circle on the left. Text reads: “IIn today's American Conversations, Heather speaks with Ben Wikler, who explains how state legislatures can bypass the Electoral College without a federal constitutional amendment through the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. By agreeing to award their electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote once a 270-vote threshold is reached, participating states can ensure the presidency reflects the popular will of the American people.”
July 28, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Today’s excerpt from “American Conversations” with @massgovernor.bsky.social by @hcrichardson.bsky.social
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First slide of an Instagram carousel summarizing Heather Cox Richardson's “American Conversations: Governor Maura Healey, May 31, 2026. A curly-haired dog is pictured in a teal circle on the left. Text reads: “In today's "American Conversations," Heather speaks with Governor Maura Healey, who explains that the antidote to modern political disillusionment and the erosion of democratic norms lies in everyday citizens reclaiming their agency—not only by registering to vote and mobilizing for national elections, but by relentlessly countering misinformation and exercising leadership within their own local communities.”
June 1, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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Today’s excerpt from “American Conversations” by @hcrichardson.bsky.social
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First slide of an Instagram carousel summarizing Heather Cox Richardson's “American Conversations: Senator Andy Kim”, May 29, 2026. A curly-haired dog is pictured in a teal circle on the left. Text reads: “In today's 'American Conversations,' Heather speaks with Senator Andy Kim, who explains how mass detention has become a golden age for for-profit prison companies like GEO Group — the same companies that funded Trump's campaign — while thousands of detainees sit indefinitely without court dates, in a system that is neither the rule of law nor the democracy we claim to be.”
May 30, 2026 at 6:57 PM