This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Jonathan Alter to discuss the upcoming Democratic National Convention.



Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled "When They Go Marching in Chicago"



Jonathan Alter is an award-winning author, political analyst, documentary filmmaker, columnist, television producer, and radio host. He is the author of numerous books, including:&nbsp;&nbsp;His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, a Life;&nbsp;The Center Holds: Obama and His Enemies;&nbsp;The Promise: President Obama, Year One; and&nbsp;The Defining Moment: FDR’s Hundred Days and the Triumph of Hope.” His new book is:&nbsp;American Reckoning: Inside Trump’s Trial – and My Own.

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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.