Heather Cox Richardson on America’s Political History  & “Letters from an American” | the Daily Show

“We really can change the direction of our country if we choose to participate in it.” Historian and “Democracy Awakening” author Heather Cox Richardson chats with Desi Lydic about her work on the political state of America and her most-read Substack politics newsletter, “Letters from an American.” The two discuss how the historic 2026 midterms compare to past eras of American political change, how the Democrats’ road to progress requires holding corrupt leaders accountable, and historical figures (dead or alive) Richardson would invite to a hypothetical dinner party with her and Donald Trump. #DailyShow #HeatherCoxRichardson #LettersFromAnAmerican #BreakingNews #WorldNews #Top News Today #World Buzz #Spotlight News News Today Buzz News