Your Fellow Americans: Author Peter Santenello on Curiosity, Connection & Common Ground (08-01-26)

On this episode of West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower welcomes independent journalist, filmmaker, and one of YouTube's most compelling storytellers (he has 4.3 million subscribers!), Peter Santenello, whose millions of followers have joined him on journeys into overlooked communities across the United States.Peter discusses his new book, Your Fellow Americans: Dispatches from Across the Country We Call Home, and shares what years of authentic conversations—from remote Alaskan villages and Amish communities to small towns and big cities—have taught him about curiosity, human connection, and the importance of listening before judging.As America celebrates its 250th birthday, the conversation with Peter offers a refreshing reminder that some of our nation's most inspiring stories are found far beyond the headlines—and that we may have far more in common than we realize.Learn more:Peter Santenello's official website: PeterSantenello.comPeter's YouTube channel.Get Peter's new book: Your Fellow Americans: Dispatches from Across the Country We Call Home