The Aesthetic That Explains American Identity Now
Podcast: The OpinionsPublished On: Tue Dec 02 2025
Description: Rural aesthetics are in — from cowboy boots, to country albums by popstars, to pastoral idealism peddled by influencers. New York Times Opinion editor Meher Ahmad speaks to columnist Tressie McMillan Cottom and contributor Emily Keegin about what these cultural touch points mean for our politics, and society at large.
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