The Gracious Loser

The Lincoln Project

Society & Culture, Daily News, News, Politics

4.7 • 8.4K Ratings

🗓️ 27 June 2024

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

Francis Barry discusses his book "Backroads and Better Angels: A Journey into the Heart of American Democracy" and his cross-country road trip to explore the values that hold America together. He shares stories of meeting people from different backgrounds and political beliefs, highlighting the frustration and division that exists in the country. Despite the challenges, Barry finds hope in the resilience and faith in the country's values that he encounters along the way. He emphasizes the importance of listening, open-mindedness, and prioritizing relationships over politics in order to bridge the divides in America. Follow Francis Barry at @FSBarry on X, read more of his writing at Bloomberg.com, and purchase his new book, "Back Roads and Better Angels: A Journey Into the Heart of American Democracy" at fine bookstores everywhere. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:39.0	Good night and good luck.
0:43.0	Hey everybody it's Rick Wilson.
0:45.0	I'm your host today on the Lincoln Project Podcast.
0:47.0	Welcome back and once again I want to say to everybody who has
0:52.0	who's been, who's had such kind words about the last few broadcasts,
0:55.7	just a big thank you to everybody.
0:58.4	First, let me welcome Francis Barry.
1:01.9	Francis has written a tremendous new book that I think is
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