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Why is America the way it is? That's the question we seek to answer in Searching for America, hosted by award-winning foreign correspondent, Robyn Curnow. As a South African living in Atlanta, Georgia, Robyn is on a quest to understand her neighbours, her community, and her adoptive nation. Join Robyn as she dives into everything from Dolly Parton to Halloween and political homelessness, hoping to... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Ollinger
Former Facebook employee, now stand-up comedian and podcast host
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Episode: Standup comedy, politics, and being Reasonably Happy | Paul Ollinger and Robyn Curnow
Justin Farmer
Former anchor at WSB TV and CEO of Exit Wealth Advisors
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Episode: The USA Chaos Myth and Second Acts | Justin Farmer and Robyn Curnow
LaSonya Lopez
Fellowship trained urogynecologist and health advocate
Episode: Sick care, Dr America? | Dr LaSonya Lopez
Marc Polymeropoulos
Former CIA operative and author
Episode: A Russian attack and the CIA cover-up (2) | Marc Polymeropoulos
Lynsey Addario
Photographer and author, Pulitzer Prize-winning war photographer
Episode: War and Peace | Lynsey Addario
Ben Jealous
Civil rights organizer and head of the Sierra Club
Sierra Club
Episode: That's when we knew something was off with Bill Cosby | Ben Jealous
Julian Zelizer
Historian and author, known for his insights on American politics and history
Princeton University
Episode: Please, no, American politics are not 'unprecedented' | Julian Zelizer
John Sipher
Former CIA officer with extensive experience in analysis and operations.
Episode: Ex-CIA Station Chiefs | John Sipher and Jerry O'Shea
Jerry O'Shea
Former CIA officer with extensive experience in clandestine operations.
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Robyn Curnow
Host of a series exploring societal and cultural topics in America, providing nuanced perspectives through personal experience and expert discussions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Great Podcast

    Really enjoyed the last interview. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Justin mateenthedream
    United Statesa year ago
  • Insightful Conversations

    Delighted to have Robyn Curnow back on the airwaves. Thoughtful and insightful conversations and I appreciate the range of topics but common through-lines demonstrated by these first episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brad PVD
    United Statesa year ago

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Leadership lessons from the CIA | Marc Polymeropoulos and Robyn Curnow
Q: Can you give me an example?
Polymeropoulos shares a story from Iraq and one from Afghanistan, illustrating mistakes made in the past and how learning from them led to successful outcomes.
Leadership lessons from the CIA | Marc Polymeropoulos and Robyn Curnow
Q: What is the main lesson you learned in terms of leadership in a dangerous or difficult place?
Training yourself to be okay when times are tough, embracing ambiguity, and understanding how to operate effectively under pressure.
No Diggity, Michael Jackson and I | Teddy Riley and Robyn Curnow
Q: What would change? What's the kind of person or the kind of system that would make you feel more engaged?
Riley advocates for a system where decisions are made by board members of every race rather than through a presidency.
No Diggity, Michael Jackson and I | Teddy Riley and Robyn Curnow
Q: Are you alone? Are you an outlier in this thinking?
Riley feels that many people, not just Black Americans, share his disillusionment with the electoral system.
Goat rodeos and space nukes | Jeffrey Lewis and Robyn Curnow
Q: Do you think this administration might take the opportunity to create new agreements around guardrails for digital warfare or satellite nukes?
Yes, there is an opportunity, particularly because Trump has the political power to negotiate significant treaties due to his unique support base.

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