About this episode

Ken Burns discusses the complexities of America's character as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.

Ken Burns on the venality and virtue of America at 250.

People in this episode

Host: Nicolle Wallace

Guest: Ken Burns

Topics covered

• American history
• virtue
• venality
• cultural commentary
• documentary filmmaking

Keywords

• Ken Burns
• America
• history
• virtue
• venality
• documentary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: America

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