Episode 50 - The Shining City: American Exceptionalism Explored
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It's our 50TH EPISODE! And for this exceptional landmark, we could think of no more appropriate topic to discuss than American Exceptionalism. What does that term mean? Where does it come from? Does US exceptionalism differ from other kinds of exceptionalism? And what is the current state of American Exceptionalism now that it has a president, in Donald Trump, who has openly refuted the concept? With the help of an exceptional guest  - Hilde Restad (Bjørknes College, @hilderestad, and co-host of Ceasefire podcast) - we answer all of these questions and much more in a wide-ranging discussion.  As always, thanks so much for listening and we look forward now to the next 50 episodes of American History Too!Cheers,Mark and Malcolm
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