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Educating for Democracy: James Traub

Category: Government & Organizations
Duration: 00:45:26
Publish Date: 2026-01-15 10:00:00
Description:

We discuss the role of schools to form effective citizens in our democracy. It's necessary to prioritize the teaching of our history and our government.

James's civic action toolkit recommendations are:

  1. Push back against corrosive technology, especially in schools

  2. Read books!

James Traub is a journalist, historian, and author of The Cradle of Citizenship: How Schools Can Help Save Our Democracy.

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Credits:

Host: Mila Atmos

Guests: James Traub

Executive Producer: Mila Atmos

Producer: Zack Travis

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