In this episode, Jeremi discusses unions with Yvonne Flores, President of AFSCME Local 1624, and Jackie Jones, the Chair of the Department of History at UT, to discuss unions.
Zachary sets the scene with his poem, &#8220;Images of Madison 2011.&#8221;
Yvonne Flores is the President of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees AFSCME Local 1624 Representing the City of Austin and Travis County employees.
Jackie Jones is the Chair of the Department of History at UT, and the Incoming President of the American Historical Association, and a Leading Expert on the history of unions in the United States.

This is Democracy – Episode 56: September 11, 2001 – 18th Anniversary: Lessons and Legacies

The future of democracy is uncertain, but we are committed to its urgent renewal today. This podcast will draw on historical knowledge to inspire a contemporary democratic renaissance. The past offers hope for the present and the future, if only we can escape the negativity of our current moment — and each show will offer a serious way to do that! This podcast will bring together thoughtful voices from different generations to help make sense of current challenges and propose positive steps forward. Our goal is to advance democratic change, one show at a time. Dr. Jeremi Suri, a renown scholar of democracy, will host the podcast and moderate discussions.