Identity Politics and Democracy with Professor Joshua Mitchell

"Reconciliation with the descendants of American slaves must be
at the heart of this nation's political agenda," writes Yoram
Hazony of Joshua Mitchell's new book: "American Awakening:
Identity Politics and Other Afflictions of Our Time." At the
heart of America's affliction is the deep-seated racism and
bigotry that is so easily harnessed to divide us. The racial
divide is driving the assault on democracy in America.

Joshua Mitchell is a professor of political theory at Georgetown
University. He has published five books and numerous articles.
His academic research focuses on Western political philosophy and
his books are about identity and democracy.

Rich Procida interviewed Professor Mitchell. Procida and Mitchell
come from different political perspectives. They will take a hard
look at the impact of identity politics on race relations and the
assault on democracy. Once a Leftist himself, Professor Mitchell
is critical of the hyper-identity politics we see today.

Rich Procida is an attorney, author, and activist who has
published one book and numerous articles. He founded the Truth
and Democracy Coalition and produces two podcasts: "Democracy
Under Fire!" and "Bible Study for Progressives." The Truth and
Democracy Coalition works with other organizations to build a
pro-democracy movement in America. Part of this project includes
reaching out to moderates and addressing controversial issues in
a way that brings people together rather than pushing them away.