On the Fourth of July holiday, we explore some of the major ideas that helped shape the United States. And we discuss the experience and definition of “patriotism” and whether it’s changing.
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Do You Think Of Yourself As Patriotic?
According to a new Gallup poll, Americans’ pride in the U.S. is at all time low. On this Fourth of July holiday, we discuss the idea of patriotism, and how Americans’ definitions of the term may be changing.
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Wisconsin Historian Explores The Ideas That Made America
Liberty, equality, and self-reliance are just some of the concepts that Americans have been wrangling and redefining for centuries. We talk with a UW historian about her new book exploring how ideas have animated our past and shape the present day.
Episode Credits
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Joel Westheimer Guest
- Jennifer Ratner-Rosenhagen Guest
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