Press Play with Madeleine Brand
How Dolly Parton floats above political partisanship
“Dolly Parton’s America” is a new podcast by Jad Abumrad. He says Parton’s apolitical stance is “something of a spiritual stance,” and she’s so endearing because she doesn’t cast anyone out and has an aura of safety and forgiveness.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m Listen“Dolly Parton’s America” is a new podcast by Jad Abumrad. He says Parton’s apolitical stance is “something of a spiritual stance,” and she’s so endearing because she doesn’t cast anyone out and has an aura of safety and forgiveness.
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“Dolly Parton’s America” is a new podcast by Jad Abumrad. He says Parton’s apolitical stance is “something of a spiritual stance,” and she’s so endearing because she doesn’t cast anyone out and has an aura of safety and forgiveness.
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