About this episode

Matt Welch discusses the forgotten reality of the bicentennial and the cultural impact of Roots, arguing against the need for a single national story in America.

Matt Welch discusses the forgotten reality of the bicentennial, the cultural impact of Roots, and why America doesn't need a single national story.

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Host: Nick Gillespie

Guest: Matt Welch

Topics covered

• bicentennial
• cultural impact
• national story
• America
• 1976

Keywords

• bicentennial
• Roots
• America
• national story
• 1976
• cultural impact

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Books & works: Roots

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