#6858

Mentioned in 6 episodes

American nations

A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America

Book • 2011

In 'American Nations,' Colin Woodard explores the history of North America through the lens of eleven rival regional cultures.

He traces the cultural, ethnic, religious, and political differences among these regions, which have shaped the continent's past and continue to influence its future.

The book provides a revelatory take on American identity and the ongoing conflicts between these regional cultures, from the Deep South to the Far West, and from Yankeedom to El Norte.

Mentioned by

Malcolm Collins

Patrick Dempsey

Leighton Woodhouse

David Brancaccio

Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by

Rudyard Lynch

as one of the books he read to get a good understanding of the state's history and culture.

The Rise and Fall of California

Recommended by

Sharon McMahon

, who mentions it has greatly influenced her understanding of American history.

A Stranger Saved My Husband’s Life, Why You Think the Way You Do, and Answers to Your Questions

Mentioned by

Colin Woodard

as a book in which he first discussed the history of the different cultures in the US.

Colin Woodard: The Federation Is the Fault Line

Mentioned by

Patrick Dempsey

as a fascinating book that breaks down how early settlements affect culture today.

Patrick Dempsey on Ethical Dilemmas, Being of Service, and Embracing Stoicism

Mentioned by

Leighton Woodhouse

as a companion piece to David Hackett Fischer's book, expanding on his thesis about American regional cultures.

Leighton Woodhouse: chaos and corruption in urban America

Mentioned by

Richard Lints

as an interesting book articulating that America has always been 11 different nations.

Unity and Diversity in the Church

Mentioned by Sean Carroll in response to a listener's suggestion for a future podcast guest.

AMA | February 2021

Mentioned by

David Brancaccio

as a book exploring the history of 11 rival regional cultures in North America.

New import duties and a bond market sell-off

Recommended by

Malcolm Collins

as a source for understanding cultural differences in early America.

The Racism of "Equality": How Woke Ideology Destroys Minority Communities

Recommended by

Malcolm Collins

to dive deep into early American cultural differences.

Hillary Clinton Comes Out As Great Replacement Theorist?

Mentioned by

David Brancaccio

as a book exploring the history of 11 rival regional cultures in North America.

New import duties and a bond market sell-off

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!

App store banner

Play store banner