Lettie for organizing this event. I want to thank my agent, gail for being here, you have probably already seen one of the 10,500,000 Mike Bloomberg ads, the tagline is mike gets it done, no, gail gets a ton. So, thank you for being here. What an admission also, another great book that you have to re, my friend, Melissa Rogers who is a visiting scholar here we Work Together for 20 years. Her book, religion in public life and faith with the American Public life which has a nice double meaning is a great book to read. And i cannot resist honoring my entire doctor Mark Sheppard who came here today. I honor him because he is an awesome dr. Because he is a great sports fan, kids play sports together but he was actually the dr. To about half of the people in my part of bookings and there is enormous morning in this building that you decided to retire but also so many other friends here come i want to thank you all for coming. But, this is one of the coolest events brookings has ever had. And
Witnessing the current resurgence of democratic socialism in the United States, as it simplified by the growing membership of democratic socialism in america and the popularity of politicians like Bernie Sanders and alexandria ocasiocortez, the explore how this energy might be channeled to achieve a future that is more democratic, egalitarian, inclusive and environmentally sustainable. In the age of trump and beyond. So let me introduce our guests tonight. Journalist kate aronoff has appeared in the guardian, the nation, and the New York Times. She is a coeditor of we own the future democratic socialism american style together with peter dreier and michael. She lives in brooklyn. Michael denzel smith is the author of the New York Times bestseller invisible man got the whole world watching. And a fellow at the nation institute. He is written for the New York Times, the atlantic, complex, the paris review, harpers, the new republic, the guardian and the root, and just been a featured com
Before we get to todays program i will know about you other progress we february 16 at noon professor chris myers will be here to talk about their book, history of race and democracy in the Nations Capital. It is a tumultuous four century story of race and democracy in washington dc. A city that has often served as national datagram for contentious issues. Including slavery, segregation, civil rights and the drug war. After two year absence from public view Abraham Lincoln is original emancipation proclamation will be on display in the gallery during the president s day weekend. Do not miss this rare opportunity to see the original emancipation proclamation. The document will be made available for viewing on october 17, 18 and 19 between the hours of 10 and 530 each day. To learn more about these in our programs and exhibits consult our calendar of events online archives. Gov. There is a table outside where you can sign up to receive email updates. Another way to get involved in the Na
Cspan2, live coverage of the savanna book festival. Scott shapiro is about to begin. His book, the internationalists, is about the peace pact that outlawed war around the world. Good morning, booklovers. My name is out styles. I am delighted to welcome you to the 11th annual savanna book festival. The book festival is presented by georgia power, david and nancy cintron, the Sheehan Family foundation and mark and pat. Many thanks to jack and mary, our sponsors for this glorious venue, Trinity United Methodist church. We would also like to extend thanks to our literary members and individual donors who make the saturday off presentations possible. 90 of our revenue comes from donors just like you. We are very excited to have the savanna book festival available for your phone. Look in your program for information on downloading. Immediately following the presentation, Scott Shapiro will be signing festival purchased copies of his book. If you are planning to stay for the next off your pre
Clocked in for 35 35 years, rad a good family, you are a hero, too. And i think too often in our society we put certain folks on pedestals as he rose because of something they missed they did for the sacrifices they did, but every day, i mean, i was walking over here just from the hotel looking at people curious about the sacrifices they have made for their own kids or for their marriage or for caring for an ill person. So for me while the veterans and war and Everything Else have become close to my heart, it reaffirmed my belief that everyones got a great story. Everyone should share that story even if you think your story is important, make sure you share it with someone. Make sure you share with your kids. Unfortunately those folks that pass away, when you talk to them right before death, often they will say their biggest regret isnt i didnt write a a book r star in a movie will make more money. Its i wish id spent more time with my kids, or i wish i told my kids a little bit more a