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, whether MAGA loves his work and how great storytelling makes the best arguments.
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 The Ken Burns Effect And His Unique Relationship With Steve Jobs & Apple
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