YourDemocracy
Chuck Parkinson hosts Where Do We Go From Here and has added a civics lesson “short takes” -- “You and Your Democracy”. Each episode looks at the “Head and Heart” of Democracy. He explores the Values and Principles that have created our American Exceptionalism and examines the structures and institutions that give us the guardrails of our Democratic Republic. To quote Benjamin Franklin when asked in 1787 after the Constitutional Convention, “Doctor, what have we got? A republic or a monarchy?” To which Franklin responded, with a rejoinder at once witty and ominous: “A republic, if you can keep it.” So, take a look at what is this Great American Experiment and then ask “What do we need to do to keep it?”
You and Your democracy
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Why do some friendships survive for decades, while others fade away? NPR Life Kit host Marielle Segarra has tips on how to maintain long-lasting friendships, even in the busy seasons of our lives.
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ESPN's Keith Jenkins explains a recent resurgence of interest in golf and who to watch at the Ryder Cup this September.
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When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, NPR journalists were there to cover the developments day by day. Greg Allen reflects on covering the catastrophe and digs into the archives to remember the feel of the city after the storm.
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The United Nations has formally declared famine in Northern Gaza - and is warning that over 500,000 people are facing catastrophic starvation. The World Food Programme's Executive Director Cindy McCain is calling for a surge of aid into Gaza.
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Migrants trying to leave from the west African country of Mauritania say they are suffering brutal, inhumane and degrading treatment at the hands of security forces funded by the European Union.
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"Today is different than before," says historian Garrett Graff, who discusses his analysis that the United States has "now tipped over the edge into authoritarianism and fascism."
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A study from Stanford says AI is taking jobs and making it harder for young people to find work. Tech education company founder Sinead Bovell talks about the skills that will be critical for the future of work.
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The Iranian-backed Houthis said an Israeli airstrike killed the prime minister of the rebel-controlled government in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa. -
Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan Maclean completed the fastest unsupported row across the Pacific, arriving in Cairns, Australia, on Saturday. They rowed over 9,000 miles non-stop from Peru. -
A polar bear in a zoo, a hotel balcony overlooking elephants, a tree mural shrouded by haze: They're images from the new book The Anthropocene Illusion, about the way humans are remaking Earth. -
The budget carrier filed for fresh bankruptcy protection months after emerging from a Chapter 11 reorganization. The airline said it plans to keep flying as usual during the restructuring process. -
The shooting this week at a Minneapolis Catholic school that killed 2 children won't the be last such incident. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the cycle of school shootings and their aftermaths.
