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Our Better Angels: Thought Royalty

Season 3 Episode 307 | 56m 46s

In the face of unprecedented crises, the once proud "Shining City On A Hill" is marred by overlapping challenges, breeding collective anxiety. Amidst diminishing political stature, a few voices emerge, invoking the spirit of 'better angels.' This episode presents one-on-one conversations with influential thinkers, offering reassurance that America, having weathered past storms, will prevail again.

Aired: 01/21/24 | Expires: 01/21/27
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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