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Podcast: The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens
Episode: Preserving Democracy: A Call for Civility with Richard Gephardt
Description: (Conversation recorded on October 17th, 2024)  As the trust in the U.S. presidential election process continues to be in question, alongside growing polarization and dwindling good-faith conversations, the precarity of our democratic systems is becoming increasingly worrisome. Amongst the rising tensions, calls for civility are sorely needed – regardless of who wins. In this conversation, Nate is joined by former Congressman Richard Gephardt to discuss the importance of democracy as a system of self-governance, as well as the need for respecting differing views in order to keep that system intact. Richard highlights the unique hist...