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SUMMARY:Protecting the Future of History and Democracy in a Divided America with Ben Baumann
DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, American history has become a political 
 lightning rod.  Divisive narratives about our nation's past are 
 increasingly promoted\, and pseudohistory has become a political tool to 
 undermine American democracy.  In this talk\, historian Ben Baumann 
 explores how a careful\, hones engagement with American history can help 
 bridge4 societal divides and strengthen civic life.  Baumann will discuss 
 strategies for recognizing and resisting the misuse of history\, offering a 
 hopeful vision for how an informed understanding of the past can help 
 protect the future of democracy.\n\nBen Baumann has hosted the 
 award-winning Roots of Reality history podcast since 2019.  He holds a B.A. 
 in history from Saint John's University in Minnesota and an M.A. in ancient 
 studies from the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands.  Previously\, 
 he worked for the Indiana Historical Bureau\, where he oversaw the Indiana 
 Legislative Oral History Initiative from 2019- 2024\, focusing on the 
 history of political polarization in the State of Indiana.  From 
 2024-2025\, he worked for the international nonprofit More in Common\, 
 which seeks to combat political polarization worldwide.  Additionally\, 
 from 2022 to 2025\, he served as the executive producer for Divided We 
 Fall\, a news publication promoting civil discourse and bipartisan dialogue 
 in American society.
LOCATION:Lora Hussey Room\, Zionsville Branch
ORGANIZER;CN="Gay Nell German":MAILTO:nellg@hmmpl.org
CATEGORIES:Adult Events
CONTACT;CN="Gay Nell German":MAILTO:nellg@hmmpl.org
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