Looking Out for the Public Interest: Paul Sabin
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Show Notes
We discuss how the public interest movements in the 60s and 70s can be a source of inspiration for American democracy and why this movement was a formidable force in influencing public policy that benefits all of us, from traffic safety to the Clean Water Act.
Paul's civic action toolkit recommendations are:
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Focus on state and local government
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Make liberal cities and states compelling models for good governance to be replicated across the nation
Paul Sabin is the Randolph W. Townsend, Jr. Professor of History and Professor of American Studies at Yale University and previously served as the founding executive director of the non-profit Environmental Leadership Program. Paul is the author of Public Citizens: The Attack on Big Government and the Remaking of American Liberalism.
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Credits:
Host: Mila Atmos
Guests: Paul Sabin
Executive Producer: Mila Atmos
Producer: Zack Travis