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Americana

10 min read 16 min listen Narrated by Sam
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What’s it about?

A vivid history of America told through business and capitalism, revealing how the pursuit of profit shaped the nation's ideals, culture, and identity from the Pilgrims to Google.

You’ll learn

  • America was founded as a business venture
  • Government has always shaped markets
  • Capitalism drives both innovation and inequality
  • Economic forces connect historical events