American Musecast
Drawing from the archetypes of the hero’s journey found in narratives of myth, religion, culture, and politics, Susan Travis presents American democracy and its citizens as flawed heroes on an aspirational expedition of hope and determination.
Podcasting since 2024 • 7 episodes
American Musecast
Latest Episodes
EPISODE 5B: Sorting the Language of Dynamic Citizenry
America needs an engaged and informed citizenry capable of defending democracy, but what if they aren't sure what democracy means? Too many Americans have become disillusioned or disengaged when they encounter confusing concepts amid a fi...
August 13, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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46:23
EPISODE 5A: The Naming of Parts in a New Normal
As our host, Susan Travis, reports on the fires and floods in her hometown of Ruidoso, New Mexico, the Summer of 2024 roars through its own tumultuous times, and for both, a new normal emerges. This episode is a prelude to Episode 5B: Sor...
August 03, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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15:50
EPISODE 4: Notes to America - The Bill of Obligations, by Richard Haass
As Americans waken to the authoritarian threats facing democracy, Richard Haass' book, The Bill of Obligations; Ten Habits for Good Citizens, offers a 10-habit plan for stewarding ourselves toward a more robust dynamic citizenry....
June 10, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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46:41
EPISODE 3: Hope is an Engaged American Populace
Right wing extremism, white nationalism, and the rise of authoritarian tendencies are misunderstood, and fail to spark the engagement needed to strengthen and preserve democracy. Facing the greatest threat of our nation’s history since th...
May 25, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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32:22
EPISODE 2: Mayday for America - How Democracies Die, by Ziblatt & Levitsky
As those with authoritarian tendencies escalate their rhetoric and show their intentions, the work, How Democracies Die, by Daniel Ziblatt and Steven Levitsky offers a guide for identifying the markers we're seeing around us. For...
May 24, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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36:33
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