Sleep Story 292 – Notes on Democracy
Bore You To Sleep - Sleep Stories for Adults
Teddy
4.5 • 547 Ratings
🗓️ 21 March 2024
⏱️ 38 minutes
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Summary
Thank you for tuning in to tonight's episode of Bore You To Sleep. Before we dive into our soothing story, I'd like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of you who support this podcast. Your kind words and encouragement truly keep me going.
Tonight, let's embark on a journey through "Notes on Democracy" by H. L. Mencken, published in 1926. This insightful piece offers a unique perspective on democracy in the Western world, inviting us to ponder its complexities and nuances.
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Now, let's unwind together as we delve into "Notes on Democracy" by H. L. Mencken. Close your eyes, relax your body, and let the gentle rhythm of the story guide you into a restful slumber.
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| 0:00.0 | Hello. Before we begin, a quick note. The Boy to Sleep podcast relies on you and sponsors, |
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| 1:03.9 | Hello. |
| 1:07.9 | Welcome to the Bore You to Sleep podcast. |
| 1:15.1 | The podcast that will hopefully help you get to sleep. |
| 1:26.6 | I am going to read an open source book, one that is not particularly interesting, but one that is hopefully boring enough to get you to sleep. |
| 1:30.4 | Tonight's reading comes from Notes on Democracy, |
| 1:34.0 | written by H. L. Mencken, |
| 1:36.8 | and published in 1926. |
| 1:40.8 | This story provides a view of democracy |
| 1:43.5 | in the Western world. |
| 1:47.0 | My name is Teddy, and I am to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. |
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