Show Notes
Filmmaker Ken Burns joins the show to talk George Washington's leadership, erasing American history and how his work threatens autocrats. Plus, the benefits of working with PBS and whether MAGA loves his work.
00:00 Intro 0:17 Flawed Heroes Founded This Country 9:27 - Disinformation & Censorship Is Nothing New 12:47 Who Made The Revolution Possible? 18:00 Faith & Religion in Our Democracy 24:54 The Birthright Citizenship Fight & American Nativism 28:25 American Patriotism & The Disappointing Legislative Branch 35:39 "I Just Want To Know Who Is Being Protected" 42:03 The One Thing That Surprised Burns About The Revolution 50:15 Ranking Today Amongst Historical American Crises 58:00 Make America Great Again Going Forward 1:02:10 Ken Burns Relationship With Steve Jobs & Apple
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