America is Great, Actually

About this episode

Eli Lake discusses the greatness of America and the opportunities it offers.

Contributing editor Eli Lake is back to help us beat back the crushing morosity with an extra long show all about how America is actually a great country that affords infinite opportunities for those who wish to thrive there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Commentary Magazine

Guest: Eli Lake

Topics covered

• American exceptionalism
• opportunity
• morosity
• national pride
• thriving in America

Keywords

• America
• great country
• opportunities
• Eli Lake
• Commentary Magazine
• morosity
• thriving

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Commentary Magazine

Places: America

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