This week on Flyover we’re knocking down the myths of “Real America” and discussing the values that tie us together as a nation.
Join the conversation: How do you define "real America"?
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.
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?
Here is the article mentioned by our guest, Neena Satija.
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"
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.
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.
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.