Parenting and the American Dream - A Journey of Belonging

Parenting and the American Dream - A Journey of Belonging

From Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences by Paul Puscas | Stories of Belonging and Cultural Exploration

February 18, 2026 · 1h 25m · Season 2 · Episode 19

About this episode

The episode explores the evolution of journalism, the importance of long-form content, and the impact of technology on social interactions.

In this episode, I finally got to revisit a huge topic I missed last time: the impact of a specific "discovery" and how it shed light on the evolving landscape of modern journalism. I was genuinely surprised and, frankly, a bit disappointed to learn that individuals involved in misleading stories are still active – a stark reminder that the world often isn't fair (00:01). This led us into a fascinating discussion about how journalism has shifted from pure reporting to more of an entertainment medium over the last 30 years (00:37). I was so excited to hear Max talk about his new Substack, where he shares recipes and memories. It perfectly encapsulates our shared belief in the enduring power of long-form content, pushing back against the narrative that nobody has an attention span anymore (01:43). We delved into the beauty of platforms like Substack that allow for deeper dives into ideas, a refreshing change from the usual short, attention-grabbing articles. Max's work with "Food and Community" on social media also really resonated with me. I love the storytelling in his reels (06:59), and it highlights a different way of living – one that prioritizes slowing down, enjoying…

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