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The best depictions of the American dream

Pop Culture Happy Hour by NPR

Jun 30, 202633:24TV & Film

America turns 250 this year. So for this special birthday, we discuss our picks for what pieces of pop culture best depict the American dream, including The Wire , Apollo 13 , Grey Gardens , and the spiritual successor t...

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The best depictions of the American dream is an episode from Pop Culture Happy Hour by NPR. America turns 250 this year. So for this special birthday, we discuss our picks for what pieces of pop culture best depict the American dream, inclu...

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