E890 - Maximal Americanness
Published: July 6, 2026
Duration: 56:03
On this country's 250th birthday, we bring you stories about the most American people, places, objects, and social norms that make this country what it is.
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(00:00:00) Prologue: Ira talks to Pablo Torre about Major League Baseball’s new challenge system, and how it’s been optimized for maximum drama. (10 minutes)
(00:11:10) Act One: Writer Jiayang Fan wrestles with a very common question she has never quite understood. (5 minutes)
(00:17:15) Act Two: People come from all over the country to walk down one of Mi...