The True Patriot: the opportunity and responsibility of citizenship

Steve Scher
07/01/2008 at 9:00 a.m.

How do you define patriotism in America in 2008? Eric Liu and Nick Hanauer wrote a little red book called The True Patriot. They want to remind people of their responsibilities as American citizens. Have liberals run away from the concept of patriotism? Has the concept of patriotism been turned into a political cudgel that squelches open discussion? Can the left and right agree on what patriotism means? Are you a patriot? Does the word patriot make you uncomfortable? Call 206–543–5869 or email weekday@kuow.org.

Guest(s)

Eric Liu is an author and educator based in Seattle. He was a White House speechwriter in President Bill Clinton's first term and the President's domestic policy adviser in the second. He is author of Guiding Lights: How to Become a Mentor and Find Life's Purpose.

Nick Hanauer is a Seattle–based entrepreneur and venture capitalist. His founded aQuantive, Inc. and was an early advisor to Amazon and Gear.com. He co–founded the League of Education Voters and serves on the board of the Cascade Land Conservancy.