EPISODE · Jun 21, 2026 · 6 MIN
Princeton Professor explains why he thinks its dangerous to love America in new book
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It is misplaced and "dangerous to love something so abstract and so morally dubious" as America, argues Princeton University historian and professor Eddie Glaude Jr.Appearing on news to discuss his new book, America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation's Anniversaries, Glaude opened with a blunt, provocative thesis: "I do not love America, and never have, especially now." Released just as the United States prepares for its 250th semiquincentennial anniversary, the book warns that traditional American patriotism often acts as a dangerous defense mechanism to ignore racial injustice.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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