Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm Collins

How Catholics Transformed America (What Colin Woodard's American Nations Gets Wrong about Yankees)

Aug 6, 2024
Discover how Catholic immigrants reshaped the Yankee identity and influenced American culture in unexpected ways. The discussion includes the political alignment of Catholics and their significant role in urban centers. Learn about the contrasting beliefs and governance styles of Catholics and Protestants. Explore the historical impact of Catholics on American arts and education, as well as their evolving political influence. Dive into cultural conflicts surrounding Appalachian values and the playful reflections of childhood curiosity on Catholicism.
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