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Mitchell Center Founding Director Rogers Smith Featured on the George Washington Slept Here Podcast

Friday, August 25, 2023 - 11:15am

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A distinguished professor of political science and founding director of the Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy at the University of Pennsylvania, ROGERS SMITH is known for his engagement in politics and deep passion for studying political philosophy. The discussion on the most recent George Washington Slept Here podcast, produced by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, delves into the concept of peoplehood and how a sense of belonging is created. Dr. Smith shares insights about political communities striving for human well-being, emphasizing the significance of acknowledging diverse identities and fostering unity while avoiding division.