In this final episode of the election series for the podcast Societas, Craig Calhoun and Paul Price explore the historical and sociological implications of Barack Obama’s impressive victory. Does the election signal the beginnings of a “post-racial society” or a “nonviolent revolution?” What is the impact of Obama’s victory on the international scene? And what will increase the chances of success for an Obama presidency in the face of the daunting challenges of deep inequality in the U.S., two wars and a shredded economy? Listen to the sometimes surprising answers Craig provides.

 

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