EP00 | American Democracy's Call to Quest

In these troubling times, the rule of the people requires our participation lest democracy slip from our fingers altogether.  American Musecast invites listeners to a journey through civics, current events, and the charms and challenges of our socio-political institutions. Using elements of positive psychology and 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. 

Topics discussed in this episode:  

• [3:12] The need for informed citizenry
• [6:41] Archetypes and the hero’s journey
• [7:40] The promise of American Musecast
• [8:12] American Musecast schedule

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Episode Tags:
#America, #citizens, #Americans, #heroesjourney, #civics, #quest, #democracy, #stewardship, #archetypes, #citizenship, #JosephCampbell

Disclaimer:   The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of sponsors, underwriters, advertisers or guests. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. 

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The time-honored motif of the hero’s journey, found in narratives of myth, religion, culture, and politics, applies not only to our personal lives, but also to the journey of democracy. Here, at the crossroads of American heroism and depravity, the rule of the people requires our participation lest it slip from our fingers altogether. What does the American quest hold for the future? America’s adventure requires that, as a people, we learn the value of democracy, win newfound integrity, and transform our nation to fulfill its promised liberties. American Musecast speaks as a hopeful guide through civics, current events, and the charms and challenges of our socio-political institutions. (A reminder to like and follow.)