
America is confusing. For Americans - and for everyone else watching. In Searching for America, award-winning journalist Robyn Curnow tries to make sense of it all from an unusual vantage point: a South African living in the Deep South, commenting on the United States from the inside but with an outsider’s view. In short, smart bite-sized episodes, Robyn explores American politics, culture, power,... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 68 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsDocumentarySociety & CultureNews | |||

I used to think sororities were just a girl gang cult — then I saw what they really are when my daughter joined one this past month.
Greek sorority life in America is more than a mean girl clique or a perky authoritarian cheer squad in pastel and gl... more
America braced again. Another winter storm. Another week of breathless warnings. Another round of stockpiling flashlights, firewood — and nerves.
In this episode of Searching for America, I reflect on how weather in the United States isn’t just some... more
I was driving through Atlanta when she stopped at a red light behind a car with a bumper sticker that read: “I miss Ronald Reagan.”
And it made me wonder — do Americans really miss Ronald Reagan… or do they miss the simpler idea of America his presi... more
Why has Greenland suddenly become central to American power — and what does the Arctic reveal about the limits of U.S. strategy?
In this episode of Searching for America, I explore how the High North has moved from geopolitical afterthought to strat... more
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This podcast navigates the complexities of American life through a lens that combines personal storytelling and political analysis. The host, drawing from her background as a foreign correspondent, examines various topics ranging from cultural traditions such as Thanksgiving and Halloween to pressing political discussions involving figures like Donald Trump and issues like anti-Semitism. Each episode blends personal anecdotes with broader socio-political insights, seeking to unpack the intricacies of American identity and values. There is a notable emphasis on understanding the interconnectedness of cultural phenomena and current events, making it a unique exploration of what it means to be American today.
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