EPISODE · Aug 12, 2022 · 9 MIN
August 12th - Trying to find the soul of Detroit
from Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast
One of the shining examples of America's post-war optimism and wealth creation as millions chased the American Dream, Detroit has fallen on rather hard times of late. It's fall from grace is well documented, but my visit to the home of motown has left me wondering where the soul is now.Of course this podcast is free, as is my newsletter that is available every Friday. Sign up here: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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One of the shining examples of America's post-war optimism and wealth creation as millions chased the American Dream, Detroit has fallen on rather hard times of late. It's fall from grace is well documented, but my visit to the home of motown has left me wondering where the soul is now.Of course this podcast is free, as is my newsletter that is available every Friday. Sign up here: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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