Episode

Break It Up: The Myth of American Unity (My Conversation with Richard Kreitner)

Podcast: Karen Hunter Is Awesome!
Published: Jun 17, 2026
Duration seconds: 1858
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Summary

Karen sits down with journalist and author Richard Kreitner to dismantle the myth of a historically unified United States, exploring how secession and deep divisions have shaped the country's landscape.