

Letters from an American
Heather Cox Richardson
Heather Cox Richardson's narrated newsletter about the history behind today's politics. heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
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Mar 28, 2024 • 10min
March 27, 2024
The podcast delves into the legal challenges faced by My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell and a Trump supporter in Arizona over defamation lawsuits. It also covers the ongoing disciplinary hearings of Jeffrey Clark, Rudy Giuliani, and John Eastman for their involvement in false election fraud claims, highlighting the importance of accountability in preventing hazardous conduct.

Mar 27, 2024 • 11min
March 26, 2024
The podcast discusses a bridge collapse in Baltimore, government response, social media reactions, loss of religion in the country, Trump's media stock surge, and rising dangers of extremist rhetoric leading to violence.

Mar 26, 2024 • 8min
March 25, 2024
The podcast discusses leadership changes at Boeing and a Justice Department investigation. It also covers Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su's views on worker rights. Government initiatives for worker protection and carbon emission reduction are explored, along with legal proceedings against a former president. Trump's legal battles and focus on evading consequences are highlighted, along with his animosity towards legal proceedings and blaming President Biden for his legal troubles.

Mar 25, 2024 • 10min
March 24, 2024
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Mar 23, 2024 • 8min
March 22, 2024
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Mar 22, 2024 • 11min
March 21, 2024
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Mar 21, 2024 • 12min
March 20, 2024
Exploring testimonies in House Oversight Committee hearings about impeaching Biden and lack of evidence, allegations against Hunter and President Biden, corruption accusations refuted with Kremlin-linked smear campaigns, political manipulation exposing disinformation by key figures, futile impeachment efforts, obstruction in aiding Ukraine, and implications for NATO.

Mar 20, 2024 • 8min
March 19, 2024
GOP presidential candidate races, Trump's financial challenges, legal battles involving Navarro and Michael Cohen, Biden's impeachment hearing, Lev Parnas smear campaign against Biden and illegal fund channeling to GOP.

Mar 19, 2024 • 11min
March 18, 2024
Exploring Biden's economic achievements and healthcare initiatives versus Trump era, controversy surrounding Trump's statements on Social Security and endorsing violence, financial troubles and national security concerns, Trump's reliance on Manafort for guidance and ties to Russian agents, Manafort's role in 2024 campaign.

Mar 18, 2024 • 12min
March 17, 2024
Discussion on Hungarian PM Viktor Orban's visit to the U.S., erosion of democracy in Hungary, threats to sovereignty and individual rights, controversial principles and policies in Project 2025, and concerns about potential influence on the Heritage Foundation's agenda.


