Cascade of History
Feliks Banel
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BONUS EPISODE: History & Democracy Initiative - Can History Repair and Fortify American Civic Life?
Feliks Banel's guest on this BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY is John R. Dichtl, President & CEO of the American Association for State and Local History. On April 16, 2026, the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) announced the History & Democracy Initiative (HDI), an effort to help mobilize museums and historical societies to play a more intentional and robust role in putting history to work to strengthen democracy. These groups already do much along these lines and have for decades, AASLH says, but the opportunity – and the need - has presented itself to do more, and to do so in a more deliberate and visible way. “Now, more than ever, there is an urgent need to leverage the vital role our field plays in democracy and expand its impact,” says an AASLH press release. “HDI will provide inspiration, guidance, and connection from within and beyond the history community to help repair and fortify American civic life.” In this conversation, AASLH President & CEO John Dichtl candidly characterizes the challenges of the cultural and political landscape that many in the history field now face, and describes the opportunities presented by this particular moment in American history. The program will formally launch with the History & Democracy Virtual Summit, May 27-28, 2026. CASCADE OF HISTORY spoke with John R. Dichtl on Friday, April 17, 2026. More information about the AASLH History & Democracy Initiative and Summit: https://aaslh.org/democracy-summit/ Links to more information as well as images related to most topics discussed on the show are often available at the CASCADE OF HISTORY Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/cascadeofhistory CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via flagship station SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via www.space101fm.org. The radio station broadcasts from studios at historic Magnuson Park – located in the former Master-at-Arms’ quarters in the old Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss regular weekly episodes of Sunday night broadcasts as well as frequent bonus episodes. "LIKE" the Cascade of History Facebook page and get updates and other stories throughout the week, and advance notice of live remote broadcasts taking place in your part of the Old Oregon Country.
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