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Despite Divisions, Cross Country Road Trip Reveals Americans’ Resilience

Back in 2020, Francis S. Barry set out to prove there is more that unites us than divides us. He bought an RV and made his way across the U.S., speaking with people from every walk of life. The author and Bloomberg columnist joins the show to discuss his new book, "Back Roads and Better Angels," in which he chronicles his cross-country quest to bridge the partisan divide.

Despite Divisions, Cross Country Road Trip Reveals Americans’ Resilience

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