50 States of Mind
Ryan Bernsten
Is America as divided as it seems? As a graduate student at Oxford, Ryan Bernsten undertook a 23,000-mile journey through all 50 states to look beyond the news cycles and see his home country from the ground. Following in the footsteps of Alexis de Tocqueville, Bernsten leads with the desire to listen and find common humanity in Americans he meets across the country. Bernsten ultimately offers a hopeful vision for the future of America, as he embarks on a search for meaning and reflects on what it means to be American. This book is a companion to the podcast 50 States of Mind which showcases interviews from the journey and is available on all podcast platforms.
"If you are sadly convinced that our country is hopelessly divided along political and cultural lines, then I strongly urge you to read the book that is guaranteed to give you hope."
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky
"What is America and who are the people who make up its heart and soul? In 50 States of Mind, Ryan Bernsten gives us a window into our vast complexity, how we are different and yet alike. In his journey through all 50 states, Bernsten talked to people from all walks of life and discovered a basic decency and love of country that prevailed in cities and towns across the nation. At a time of depressing headlines and news stories, 50 States of Mind provides a welcome antidote and restores hope that our country will be alright in the end."
Gov. Christine Todd Whitman
Duration - 7h 7m.
Author - Ryan Bernsten.
Narrator - Ryan Bernsten.
Published Date - Monday, 22 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2023 Ryan Bernsten ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Is America as divided as it seems? As a graduate student at Oxford, Ryan Bernsten undertook a 23,000-mile journey through all 50 states to look beyond the news cycles and see his home country from the ground. Following in the footsteps of Alexis de Tocqueville, Bernsten leads with the desire to listen and find common humanity in Americans he meets across the country. Bernsten ultimately offers a hopeful vision for the future of America, as he embarks on a search for meaning and reflects on what it means to be American. This book is a companion to the podcast 50 States of Mind which showcases interviews from the journey and is available on all podcast platforms. "If you are sadly convinced that our country is hopelessly divided along political and cultural lines, then I strongly urge you to read the book that is guaranteed to give you hope." Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky "What is America and who are the people who make up its heart and soul? In 50 States of Mind, Ryan Bernsten gives us a window into our vast complexity, how we are different and yet alike. In his journey through all 50 states, Bernsten talked to people from all walks of life and discovered a basic decency and love of country that prevailed in cities and towns across the nation. At a time of depressing headlines and news stories, 50 States of Mind provides a welcome antidote and restores hope that our country will be alright in the end." Gov. Christine Todd Whitman Duration - 7h 7m. Author - Ryan Bernsten. Narrator - Ryan Bernsten. Published Date - Monday, 22 January 2024. Copyright - © 2023 Ryan Bernsten ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:19
Preface
Duration:00:04:13
The Hometown
Duration:00:14:24
The First State
Duration:00:22:04
The Northeast
Duration:00:55:29
The Rally
Duration:00:17:56
The Rust Belt
Duration:00:41:57
The South Atlantic States
Duration:00:56:58
The Deep South
Duration:00:33:17
The Southwest
Duration:00:33:00
The West
Duration:00:40:13
The West Coast
Duration:00:40:05
The Mountains, The Plains and the Prairies
Duration:00:37:01
Going Home
Duration:00:19:01
Epilogue
Duration:00:07:35
Acknowledgments
Duration:00:03:09
017_Closing Credits.mp3
Duration:00:00:20