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Myths Shaped America. Now They've Brought Us to the Brink of Crisis.

Jul 10, 2024
Author Richard Slotkin discusses how national myths have led to America's current polarization. Topics include manipulation of American symbols for political ideologies, the role of gun rights in justifying anti-government actions, and the influence of national myths on the political divide, including the rise of American fascism within the MAGA movement.
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