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The Sum of Us

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On the heels of her bestselling book, Heather McGhee embarks on a road trip across Covid-era America, unearthing stories of American solidarity and hope in a time of great division and peril for our democracy. Join Heather as she travels from rural Maine to the California coast and everywhere in between, meeting extraordinary Americans who are crossing demographic, cultural, and political lines to... more

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As Heather’s journey across America ends, she meets with the person who sparked her lifelong commitment to social justice. They discuss the cross-racial experiences that shaped their paths early on, and Heather reflects on the most important lessons ... more

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The wealthy beachfront community of Manhattan Beach, California—known for its surf culture—has a Black population of less than 1%. You’d never know that a black couple was one of its founding families. In the early 1900s, the city government seized a... more

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A primary care physician and former Baptist preacher, Dr. Curtis Boyd hadn’t planned on being an abortion provider— until the late 1960s, when ministers and rabbis from Texas reached out and asked him to be their trusted doctor. At 86, he is still at... more

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In 1921, the small town of Minden, Nevada began sounding a “sundown siren” that warned Indigenous people to leave the city limits or face violent consequences. Over a hundred years later, the alarm still blares daily. Why? It depends on who you ask. ... more

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 232 ratings
  • for so many reasons

    …the best podcast. American stories are told that show us hope and humanity and highlight what it means to be united.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lalilasf
    United States4 months ago
  • Excellent - new vision of hope

    Thank you Heather for putting a spotlight on acts of solidarity that together for glimmer of what America can become if we work together.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PatBPrice
    United States7 months ago
  • The sum of Us

    SUPERB! I was throughly engrossed with every episode. Where do I find season 2?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ltcol20
    United States7 months ago
  • Excellent!

    We need more of these stories in this time of division and distrust. Thank you, Heather and everyone who worked on this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BeeMoo5
    United States9 months ago
  • Gives Hope

    If you are feel we are living in a dystopia and there is nothing that connects us, everything is just about dividing us, this podcast will prove you wrong. Well done. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    arjemom
    United States9 months ago

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