Ken Burns Knows We’ve Been Here Before
From The Best People with Nicolle Wallace by MS NOW, Nicolle Wallace
May 18, 2026 · 55 min · Episode 52
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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