Where is the Real America? More places than you think
This week on Flyover we’re knocking down the myths of “Real America” and discussing the values that tie us together as a nation.
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Politicians often portray “real America” as some nostalgic, heartland-rooted, mythic place that is somehow more genuine than the coasts or the cities of this country. But Americans who hail from cities and coasts, flatlands and rural farm towns share many of the same aspirations for their families and ambitions for the country.
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Our first topic after the news:
Hurricane Irma is bearing down on the state of Florida today. The Category 3 storm is responsible for at least 25 deaths and forcing millions of people to flee from their homes. Irma comes just days after Hurricane Harvey’s disastrous wake hit Houston. What roles do identity, race and class play in a natural disaster?
Kerri's guests:
Sean Palmer, teaching pastor at Eclesia, Houston and co-host of the podcast “Not so Black and White”
Neena Satija. investigative reporter and radio producer for The Texas Tribune and Reveal -
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Houston's historically black neighborhoods devastated by flooding, with little safety net
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Kerri Miller's guests:Maria Kefalas, professor at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia and the co-author of "Hollowing out the Middle: The Rural Brain Drain and What it means for America"Nina Revoyr, author and advocate for low-income children and families
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WE Are all Human Beings and we are living in a Class War not a RACE War...WE HUMANS need to help other HUMAN BEINGS. I am only 40 and I know We can move forward right now. Admit We are all real Human Beings. HELP your children and your family...MOVE FORWARD right now and Stand up to the class war We are facing right now.
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Now is the time for all Human Beings to make change and help each other. My husband is from NYC. I am from Wisconsin and have lived in Minneapolis for the past twenty years. I encourage all Human Beings to make a change for We should not live in fear and WE can make change by standing up and making a difference.
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There's a public 'fight' over defining the real America and there always has been. Think Jefferson-Hamilton for instance. But the beauty of this country and the constitution is that there is allowance for an institutionalized tension between differing viewpoints- without violence. Something alarming happening now is the name calling and demonization of other perspectives by many-with the purpose of shutting them down others and excluding them from the conversation. Carey-
I have heard you do this.See the recent Economist article on colleges for a shocker. The 'real America' allows for different perspectives and practices within agreed upon boundaries of free speech, "justice for all', pursuit of happiness- opportunity for all, freedom to worship God - or not.
