Religion’s impact on food history, Updating American democracy

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Light shines on an American flag as seen from the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021
Light shines on an American flag as seen from the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time Wednesday, charged with “incitement of insurrection” over the deadly mob siege of the Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office. Susan Walsh/AP Photo

The demographics of the United States have changed dramatically since our system of government was designed. We talk to an author about ways the U.S. could change to ensure the will of the people continues to matter. We also learn about the surprising impact of religious movements on the food we eat.

Featured in this Show

  • How the foods we eat were shaped by religious movements

    Food has a long history of helping people establish and celebrate their spiritual beliefs. We talk to the author of a new book looking at the historical connections between what we eat and what we believe.

  • Is American democracy still the best system?

    While the United States and its constitution were once a template for how nations might establish their own democracies, our country has undergone massive demographic changes since its birth. We talk to the author of a new book about how the U.S. has failed to adapt its constitution as other countries have, and how it could result in the end of our democracy as we know it.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Beatrice Lawrence Producer
  • Christina Ward Guest
  • Steve Levitsky Guest

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