

What Does It Mean to Be Patriotic?
Nov 23, 2023
Audie Cornish sits down with writer, comedian, and activist Baratunde Thurston to discuss the concept of patriotism in America. They explore the declining importance of patriotism, the dark history of America, the need for acknowledgement and healing, overcoming limits and embracing vulnerability, defining patriotism, and the concept of letting go and embracing the new.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Concept of Patriotism and the Changing American Identity
01:49 • 10min
The Complexities of Patriotism and the Dark History of America
11:41 • 6min
Importance of Acknowledgement and Healing
17:21 • 3min
Overcoming Limits and Embracing Vulnerability
20:39 • 5min
Defining Patriotism
26:04 • 8min
Exploring the Concept of Letting Go and Embracing the New
34:11 • 2min