The Real Goal of Storytelling (Hint: It’s Not Being Right) | A Bit of Optimism Podcast

Apr 7, 2026 · 0:54:13

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Ken Burns discusses how storytelling avoids simple right/wrong narratives.
Documentaries like The Civil War and Vietnam War explore complex truths.
Resisting easy answers shapes our understanding of America's messy history.

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Ken Burns

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