And, This Is How To Preserve Our Democracy With Filmmaker Ken Burns
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Filmmaker Ken Burns discusses the importance of preserving democracy through historical understanding and the impact of his work on contemporary issues.
Filmmaker Ken Burns joins the show to talk George Washington's leadership, erasing American history and how his work threatens autocrats. Plus, the benefits of working with PBS and whether MAGA loves his work. 00:00 Intro 0:17 Flawed Heroes Founded This Country 9:27 - Disinformation & Censorship Is Nothing New 12:47 Who Made The Revolution Possible? 18:00 Faith & Religion in Our Democracy 24:54 The Birthright Citizenship Fight & American Nativism 28:25 American Patriotism & The Disappointing Legislative Branch 35:39 "I Just Want To Know Who Is Being Protected" 42:03 The One Thing That Surprised Burns About The Revolution 50:15 Ranking Today Amongst Historical American Crises 58:00 Make America Great Again Going Forward 1:02:10 Ken Burns Relationship With Steve Jobs & Apple Email: TIGNPod@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/govgavinnewsom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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