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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 32 MIN

The stories we tell ourselves about America

from Settle In with PBS News · host PBS News

Tressie McMillan Cottom says the second Trump administration has revealed uncomfortable truths about power in America. She talks with Geoff Bennett about trust in institutions and how to keep your sense of purpose in an onslaught of news. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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