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Searching for America with Robyn Curnow

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A podcast about American culture, identity, and everyday life — seen through the eyes of an outsider. A South African foreign correspondent — who spent 20 years covering conflicts and change around the world, interviewing Mandela and presidents, and winning awards — moved to suburban Atlanta, looked around, and started taking notes. Searching for America is what she found. It's part cultural anthr... 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
Exit Wealth Advisors
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.
Episode: Ex-CIA Station Chiefs | John Sipher and Jerry O'Shea

Host

Robyn Curnow
Robyn Curnow brings global journalism experience and a distinctive outsider's view on American culture and politics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 26 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 States2 years ago

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The host's global perspective makes familiar topics feel fresh and insightful.
A unique blend of journalism, culture, and geopolitics that's approachable and thought-provoking.
Thoughtful, nuanced conversations with range across topics.
Engaging guests and strong storytelling; consistently high-quality episodes.

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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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A largely reflective examination of American culture, identity, and everyday life seen through an outsider's lens. Episodes weave politics, media, technology, and social trends into a narrative that treats national quirks as a field study in culture, power, and belonging. The host's global perspective and storytelling approach—steeped in journalism and personal experience—often blends geopolitics with intimate observations of American rituals, from politics and nostalgia to sorority life and consumer culture. A notable strength is the ability to connect large-scale events to everyday human behavior, offering a distinctive, globally informed take on contemporary America that's both analytical and human-centered.

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1. Paul Ollinger
2. Justin Farmer
3. LaSonya Lopez
4. Marc Polymeropoulos
5. Lynsey Addario
6. Ben Jealous
7. Julian Zelizer
8. John Sipher

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