S4E6: What does "Culture" Even Mean and ...

summaryIn this episode, we reflect on their podcast journey, sharing personal updates, discussing their experiences in Boston, and delving into the political landscape of the US. We explore the challenges of voting, the impact of elections, and the evolution of their podcast form ... Show More

SummaryIn this episode of the Generally American podcast, we discuss the recent election results, reflecting on the implications for the Democratic Party and the political landscape in the U.S. We explore themes of voter turnout, the role of charisma in politics, and the challeng ... Show More

summaryIn this episode of the Generally American podcast, we discuss various topics, including personal updates, the weather, and the political landscape in Montana. We delve into the impact of political ads, the significance of local elections compared to national ones, and the ... Show More

Much is said about how divided the U.S. is these days. But perhaps there is still something that unites Americans. Longtime NPR correspondent Tom Gjelten reports on what he calls the country's "civil religion" — a collection of beliefs, based on freedom, that should apply to ever ... Show More

As you can imagine, a country as large as the United States has many regions with their own distinct personalities. In this episode, Andrew and Kassy chat about all of the different regions in the United States. They discuss things like food, culture, accents, natural features, a ... Show More

<p>Today, I decided to do a more casual and relaxed episode since I&apos;m still a bit ill at the time of recording. I discuss my own experiences of the USA and some of the culture shocks I had during my 3-week trip there. <br/><br/>I discuss these differences from my own point o ... Show More

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In this English lesson, I explain how Americans celebrate Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day. In recent years, the name of this three day weekend or long weekend has become pretty controversial. Some Americans believe that Christopher Columbus is a great man of history and s ... Show More

<p>In today’s episode, you will learn a series of vocabulary words that are connected to a specific topic. This lesson will help you improve your ability to speak English fluently about a specific topic. It will also help you feel more confident in your English abilities.</p><p>5 ... Show More

The cherished idea of United States as a unified country has been long believed. But today’s guest Colin Woodard argues that this is an invented tradition. He has argued for the existence of 11 separate stateless nations within the United States, where rival cultures explain the ... Show More