Episode summary introduction: America’s executive branch is comprised in part by “the bureaucracy,” those agencies which buttress American institutions. Historically, those agencies are led by the most prominent experts in the country, if not the world. Historian Tom Nichol’s book, The Death of Expertise; The Campaign Against Established Knowledge and Why it Matters, delves into the crisis of trust in expertise, and the damage done to American institutions by propaganda. &n...
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Episode summary introduction: America’s executive branch is comprised in part by “the bureaucracy,” those agencies which buttress American institutions. Historically, those agencies are led by the most prominent experts in the country, if not the world. Historian Tom Nichol’s book, The Death of Expertise; The Campaign Against Established Knowledge and Why it Matters, delves into the crisis of trust in expertise, and the damage done to American institutions by propaganda. &n...
EP04 | Richard Haass' "The Bill of Obligations" for American Citizens
American Musecast
46 minutes
1 year ago
EP04 | Richard Haass' "The Bill of Obligations" for American Citizens
As Americans waken to the authoritarian threats facing democracy, Richard Haass' book, The Bill of Obligations; Ten Habits for Good Citizens, offers a 10-habit plan for stewarding ourselves toward a more robust dynamic citizenry. His gracious regard for democracy postures Americans of every party and persuasion to become better, more competent citizens for the 21st century.Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Haass, Richard. The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens...
American Musecast
Episode summary introduction: America’s executive branch is comprised in part by “the bureaucracy,” those agencies which buttress American institutions. Historically, those agencies are led by the most prominent experts in the country, if not the world. Historian Tom Nichol’s book, The Death of Expertise; The Campaign Against Established Knowledge and Why it Matters, delves into the crisis of trust in expertise, and the damage done to American institutions by propaganda. &n...
