The insight reflects on an individual's interest in reading de Tocqueville's observations on America in the 1830s, where French and European visitors were intrigued by American democracy. The visitors were fascinated by the idea of people making decisions in America. de Tocqueville traveled through the country, making insightful observations. One striking observation was that Americans were connected to various perspectives but not attached to any specific one. The speaker, drawing inspiration from this, frequently ponders this concept as a journalist.
Jad Abumrad is the co-creator and host of Radiolab. His new podcast is Dolly Parton's America.
“There’s a way in which, I think, it felt more honest to be more confused in our stories. So that’s where we went.”
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[03:27] "Patient Zero" (Radiolab • Nov 2011)
[04:34] Dolly Parton's America
[17:32] 9 to 5 (1980)
[19:00] "Dixie Disappearance" (Dolly Parton's America • Dec 2017)
[17:32] "My Tennessee Mountain Home" (1973)
[33:10] More Perfect
[33:19] "The Architect" (More Perfect • Dec 2017)
[36:12] Democracy in America (Alexis de Tocqueville • 1835)
[40:05] "Where Does the Term Redneck Come From?" (Slate • Dec 2019)
[40:58] "Race" (Radiolab • Dec 2008)
[42:10] "Yellow Rain" (Radiolab • Sep 2012)
[1:05:47] "Playing God" (Radiolab • Aug 2016)
[1:06:21] "Words" (Radiolab • Aug 2010)
[1:07:31] "Musical Language" (Radiolab • Sep 2007)
[1:08:07] "Lucy" (Radiolab • Feb 2010)
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