EPISODE · Jan 4, 2024 · 34 MIN
Best New Thinking: What’s Wrong with America?
from New Thinking for a New World - a Tallberg Foundation Podcast · host Tällberg Foundation
In this episode of New Thinking for a New World, we delve into the profound challenges facing the United States: extreme partisanship, ongoing legal troubles for a former president, eroding trust in institutions, and a pervasive sense of unhappiness despite strong economic conditions. Our guest, Swedish historian Lars Trägårdh, offers a unique perspective as an inside outsider who has observed America's social contract over decades, shedding light on the American dream's transformation into a potential nightmare. Join us for a deep exploration of America's social and political landscape. This episode was originally published on Oct 26, 2023
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In this episode of New Thinking for a New World, we delve into the profound challenges facing the United States: extreme partisanship, ongoing legal troubles for a former president, eroding trust in institutions, and a pervasive sense of unhappiness despite strong economic conditions. Our guest, Swedish historian Lars Trägårdh, offers a unique perspective as an inside outsider who has observed America's social contract over decades, shedding light on the American dream's transformation into a potential nightmare. Join us for a deep exploration of America's social and political landscape. This episode was originally published on Oct 26, 2023
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