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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    The History of American Exceptionalism

    If John Kasich won by coming in second place last night in New Hampshire, then Donald Trump really won when he took the top spot with Republican voters. He kicked off his victory speech with what is by now a familiar slogan: “Make America Great Again.”

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    By Madeleine Brand • Feb 10, 2016 • 1 min read

    If John Kasich won by coming in second place last night in New Hampshire, then Donald Trump really won when he took the top spot with Republican voters. He kicked off his victory speech with what is by now a familiar slogan: “Make America Great Again.” This idea of America’s unique greatness on the world stage, also known as American exceptionalism, has catapulted many a candidate to the presidency over the course of American history. Where does it come from?

    The full episode

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    Coastal Commission Shakeup, Kasich and Life in a Prison
    1. 0:27Drama at the Coastal Commission
    2. 9:32Kasich's Record?
    3. 16:43The History of American ExceptionalismYou’re reading this
    4. 25:08Gene Editing
    5. 42:28Inside High Desert State Prison
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Matt Holzman

      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Jolie Myers

      Managing Producer, 'Press Play'

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      Paul Kramer

      Vanderbilt University

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    The full episode

    3 of 5
    Coastal Commission Shakeup, Kasich and Life in a Prison
    1. 0:27Drama at the Coastal Commission
    2. 9:32Kasich's Record?
    3. 16:43The History of American ExceptionalismYou’re reading this
    4. 25:08Gene Editing
    5. 42:28Inside High Desert State Prison
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