<p><strong><em>Bookstack at Persuasion is delivered to you every other Sunday at 6am EST. Grab a coffee, settle onto the couch, and see your weekend out with a deep dive into the best new book releases…</em></strong></p><p>This week, Richard talks to Vanessa Williamson, author of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/vanessa-s-williamson/the-price-of-democracy/9781541606111/?lens=basic-books"><em>The Price of Democracy: The Revolutionary Power of Taxation in American History</em></a> (Basic Books).</p><p><em>Bookstack</em> is a production of <em>American Purpose</em> at <em>Persuasion</em>.</p><p>Host: <a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/@richardaldous">Richard Aldous</a></p><p>Producer: Bhaasita Athani</p><p>Follow <em>Persuasion </em>on <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/JoinPersuasion">X (Twitter)</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/persuasion-community/">LinkedIn</a>, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsyw69DKDfr9Vj1PkRmnI7w">YouTube</a> to keep up with our latest articles, podcasts, and events, as well as updates from excellent writers across our network.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.persuasion.community/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.persuasion.community/subscribe</a>