Episode

Are Americans a People?

Podcast: What Really Matters with Walter Russell Mead
Published: Jul 10, 2026
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This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss the breakdown of Trump's Iran MOU, the president's newfound admiration for Ukraine, whether Americans are becoming post-literate, and why we are not a "creedal" people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices