# 165. Garen Kaloustian: America Is an Economic Zone, Actually

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Podcast: [Seeking the Hidden Thing Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/seeking-the-hidden-thing-podcast-6406212)
Published: 2026-05-12T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.seekingthehiddenthing.com/p/165-garen-kaloustian-america-is-an
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I have Garen Kaloustian on to talk about the central organizing force of America and American society. Is it Protestant Christianity? Anglo culture? Enlightenment liberalism? It's commerce. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.seekingthehiddenthing.com/subscribe

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