Maggie haberman. This is an hour and 10 minutes. Election law expert trevor potter, and New York Times White House Correspondent Maggie Haberman, guided by our capable moderator journalist alex wagoner will offer their analysis in what will surely be an insightful discussion of this National Election held nine days ago and still counting. Of thell tell us which last tuesdays outcomes surprised them and what their expectations are for what it means for american politics for years to come. I have many questions about this wild, unusual campaign, and i cant wait to hear our panelists take them on. If i may be allowed a little editorializing, i would like to say a few words on behalf of my husband about the importance of the american election. John believed that selfgovernment was the only moral government, and every human being on earth was entitled to it. It was americas great cause in the world, and he served it with unwavering dedication. Asloved nothing as much traveling abroad. Moved
All programs are available as podcasts. Hi. I have got with me a wonderful author who has written a fantastic book. John, you are a distinguished law scholar and distinguished historian and you have given us a book for the ages at exactly the right time that we needed in the midst of a pandemic. You said that your goal is to do a citizens guide. What did you mean by that . Great question. I wanted to write a book that would be a first draft of the history of law epidemics for the year of covid and beyond. It would speak to an interested reader, not just a specialist in the field. I thought my value added may be to translate to readers that are just fascinated by the blizzard of legal issues that have arisen no. Of course, we never thought about it now. Particularly, what can we learn from them and what will we know when its going to be over. I want to begin, john, if i can, at the end of your book. Then i will pivot back to ask you more about this question. America has two histories. O
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