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“Out of Many, One.” But Do We Have One American Identity?
American identity is shifting: from what we look like, to where we worship, to who we love. And so it’s not surprising that for many Americans, those changes create a sense of anxiety. Some feel they are being left behind by a country they thought they knew. Others are excited to chart a new course, to take part in that dream that so many Americans aspire to. The data proves that Americans really do think about these ideals. 2017 figures from the Pew Research Center found that 36% of U.S. adults reported that their family had already achieved the American dream. 46% surveyed said they are “on their way” to achieving it. The Takeaway examines the fluctuating notions of American identity. Plus, we speak with President Jimmy Carter about what he believes to be a crisis of faith in the American government; and an update on the apparently growing role of American soldiers in Yemen’s civil war.
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SHORT: Rumana Ahmed lasted eight days in Trump’s White House
Caught between wanting to service, and frustration. Rumana Ahmed shares her story with Rupa.
SHORT: Saying goodbye to the most diverse White House ever
As the White House changes hands this week, the demographics of the people who work there will also change drastically.
Policing DNA, Digital Government, “Super Gang” Trial
September 15th, 2016:
1. What Good Is a Naval Base That’s Underwater? (10 min.)
2. Detroit: Growing For Some, Not All (6 min.)
3. The Unregulated Databases of Local DNA (17 min.)
4. U.S. Chief Technology Officer on Future of Digital Government (7 min.)
Fostering Visionary Change in America
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As part of our ongoing search for America’s greatest innovation, we’re figuring out which qualities make the United States such an effective incubator for creative ideas.
Alec Ross used to be senior adviser on innovation for Hillary Clinton when she was secretary of state. It was a brand new position designed to find out-of-the-box solutions to the world’s problems. His new book, “Industries of the Future,” is all about the changing global economy and where we as a country fit into it.
According to Ross, America’s innovative spirit can be traced all the way back to our ancestors.
What Life Would Be Like if Jimmy Carter Won a Second Term
October 1, 2015: President Jimmy Carter turns 91-years-old today. In honor of his birthday, we’re imagining what the world would be like if the 39th president had won a second term.