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In this episode of Need to Know, Dr. Nsenga Burton examines the growing political instability in the United States and why the chaos dominating today’s headlines is not accidental—it’s strategic.
Dr. Burton unpacks how history is being rewritten in real time, from the reframing of the insurrection anniversary to the normalization of pardons for individuals convicted of seditious acts. She questions the silence of police unions when their own members are impacted and explores how power flourishes when accountability disappears.
This conversation also confronts the rise of white nationalist ideology, the erosion of democratic guardrails, and the dangerous consequences of a system built to confuse, exhaust, and divide the public. More importantly, Dr. Burton offers practical guidance on staying informed, personally prepared, and politically engaged—especially as midterm elections approach.
This episode is a clear-eyed look at where the country is headed, what’s at stake, and why civic participation remains one of the last effective tools for preserving democracy.
▶︎ In This Episode
00:00: Introduction and Welcome
00:16: Current Political Climate
00:36: Historical Context and Insurrection
01:16: Police and Public Safety Concerns
02:06: Rewriting History and Grand Narratives
09:04: Guardrails and Self-Reliance
13:54: Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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