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Why Dissent is a Part of Democracy

Season 1, Ep. 218

Over the last several years our politics has been pushed from a place of collaboration to bold faced loyalty tests. In his latest book: Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America, our guest, author and NPR Morning Edition co-host, Steve Inskeep, discusses with Waj and Danielle why dissent necessary and is as American as apple pie!


Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali

 

Executive Producer: Adell Coleman

 

Senior Producer: Quinton Hill

 

Distributor: DCP Entertainment

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