Jamie Loftus, Daisy Hernández, and Olive Klug
About this episode
This episode features a roadtrip exploration of hot dog culture, a discussion on immigration and national identity, and a musical performance.
In this "Independence Day Special" podcaster and writer Jamie Loftus takes us on a roadtrip across America to understand the cultural and historical significance of the hot dog; writer Daisy Hernández unpacks her latest book Citizenship: Notes on an American Myth, which explores immigration and national identity; and singer-songwriter Olive Klug performs their single "Song About America."
People in this episode
Host: Luke Burbank
Guests: Jamie Loftus, Daisy Hernández, Olive Klug
Topics covered
- hot dog culture
- immigration
- national identity
- American music
- roadtrip
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Citizenship: Notes on an American Myth
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