Walter Johnson Explains Why St. Louis Is 'The Broken Heart Of America'
St. Louis on the Air · St. Louis Public Radio
May 11, 202024m 20s
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Show Notes
Walter Johnson’s new book tells the story of St. Louis’ history. In Johnson’s telling, it’s a messy, often ugly struggle where racism is paramount.
The historian and Harvard University professor talks to host Sarah Fenske about his book “The Broken Heart of America: St. Louis and the Violent History of the United States" and what we can learn about America by examining St. Louis.