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Common Ground with Jane Whitney
Our Better Angels: Thought Royalty
Season 3
Episode 307
In the face of unprecedented crises, the once proud "Shining City On A Hill" is marred by overlapping challenges, breeding collective anxiety. Amidst diminishing political stature, a few voices emerge, invoking the spirit of 'better angels.' This episode presents one-on-one conversations with influential thinkers, offering reassurance that America, having weathered past storms, will prevail again.
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