Democracy in America
The Happy Republic
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“The Happy Republic” is an episode of Democracy in America, a radio program whose title evokes Alexis de Tocqueville’s landmark study of American society and democratic life. The episode title suggests a focus on the character of the republic, inviting listeners to consider how democracy shapes the nation and the lives of its people.
The program offers a spoken exploration of American democracy, presenting ideas and reflections in a radio format. Its subject is civic life and the principles behind the republic, making it suited to listeners interested in political thought and the history of democratic ideals.
The experience is thoughtful and idea-centered rather than dramatic: a chance to listen closely to a discussion of the American experiment and the questions raised by its democratic character.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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