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Radio 4,16 Aug 2009,30 mins

16/08/2009

Americana

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Matt Frei presents an insider guide to the people and the stories shaping America today. Combining location reports with lively discussion and exclusive interviews, the show provides new and surprising insights into contemporary America. Matt asks why communists are still banned from entering the USA, and why Delaware is the only state in the Union without a national park. He also explores the world of competitive eating, and meets the man who can eat a turkey in a matter of minutes.

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