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Crosscut Ideas Festival

The End of American Exceptionalism

Journalists, politicians, authors and newsmakers from around the world come together at the Crosscut Ideas Festival to take a hard look at the people, policy and events that shape our lives.

The End of American Exceptionalism

Season 1 Episode 7 | 27m 10s | CC

America is faced with a myriad of profound challenges; a global pandemic, economic and political disarray at home and abroad, climate emergencies, unending wars, the emergence of China as a superpower, and cyber attacks penetrating our classified systems. Robert Gates, Former Secretary of Defense, has a unique perspective on how to navigate this tough terrain with more than just military might.

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