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Sarah Vowell tells a story from the American Revolution; how Jeb Bush compares to his brother on the issues; targeted campaign language; and the shift from individualism to collectivism. (episode)
Ryan Lizza, Washington correspondent for The New Yorker magazine, talks about campaign politics.
What do you have mixed feelings about? We'll take your calls.
An argument that the West, where the individual is given prime of place, needs to accommodate the community orientation of developing societies.
Bestselling author Sarah Vowell explores the divide between the ideals of the American Revolution and the actual war that was fought against the British.
Language expert Ben Zimmer discusses the words and phrases that pop up frequently during campaign seasons.