In his new book, Just How Stupid Are We? Facing the Truth About the American Voter, historian Rick Shenkman argues that politicians count on the gross ignorance of the American public to ensure the perpetuity of their policies. Lee Daniels, former New York Times reporter and author of Last Chance: The Political Threat to Black America, warns that the ultimate goals of the Civil Rights Movement may never be realized. Then, regular commentator Deroy Murdock shares his perspective on the problem of overcoming both economic and environmentalist obstacles to provide inexpensive, eco-friendly energy. Filmmaker Katrina Browne, discusses her own family�s unsettling ties to the slave trade in a new PBS documentary, Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North. Two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year and 7-time All-Star Alonzo Mourning continues his efforts to mold youth into champions with the 12th annual Zo�s Summer Groove.
…All this and more in the first hour of The Tavis Smiley Show from PRI!
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Hour Two July 4, 2008.
Diane Bernard
Jeffrey Alan Jones
David Bancroft
Scott Rasmussen
Dr. Barbie Zelizer
Dr. Eddie Glaude
Eric Liu
Jordan Harris
My America 2008 — Patriotism This week marks the 10th installment of our 26-part My America 2008 series. This installment of My America explores the issue of patriotism: comparing and contrasting the various means by which Americans express their loyalty and allegiance to our nation. First, producer Diane Bernard takes up the question of �love and devotion to America� and what that means for many New Yorkers, especially in the years since 9/11. Then, producer Jeffrey Alan Jones talks with David Bancroft: the Texas entrepreneur and founder of www.usa-patriotism.com, who is devoting his time to the cause of patriotism. We also hear from Scott Rasmussen, President and Founder of the polling firm Rasmussen Reports, as he illuminates the connection between a candidate�s love of country and their electability. (www.rasmussenreports.com)
My America 2008 — Patriotism Panelists: Dr. Barbie Zelizer: Raymond Williams Chair of Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Eddie Glaude: Regular commentator and professor at Princeton University. Eric Liu: Co-author of the book, True Patriot.
Youth Commentary:
This Independence Day weekend, 24-year-old Philadelphia resident and inner-city school teacher Jordan Harris discusses what patriotism means to younger Americans this election year.
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