Senator Ben Sasse on American Society and Culture
May 6, 2017
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as posted by the channelA discussion of contemporary American society and culture with the Senator from Nebraska. Click "Show more" to view chapters. For more conversations, visit
Chapter 1 (00:15 - 39:39): The Vanishing American Adult
Chapter 2 (39:39 - 1:00:45): On the Need for Self-Reliance
Elected in 2014, Ben Sasse is a U.S. Senator from Nebraska. In this Conversation, Sasse shares his thoughts on the state of American society and culture. Drawing on themes from his forthcoming book, The Vanishing American Adult, Sasse highlights an erosion of American civic life and a corresponding decline in work ethic. Along with Bill Kristol, he argues for the importance of a culture that promotes self-reliance and rewards meaningful work. Sasse also reflects on his first years in the Senate and the politics of Washington.
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