"Just How Stupid Are We?" author Rick Shenkman on The Alcove

Recorded in early summer 2008, this is a timely and important conversation with Rick Shenkman. Shenkman is the author of the new book "Just How Stupid Are We? Facing the Truth About the American Voter". He is also the founder and editor of George Mason University's History News Network and an associate professor of History there.

In this interview, Shenkman discusses our need to focus on the electorate's general lack of informed understanding of civics and what is most important in today's political process. The consequences of this have never been more vital.

Just How Stupid Are We?


Mr. Shenkman is an associate professor of history at George Mason University and the editor of the History News Network.