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Ken Burns and the American Revolution

Ramtin talks with filmmaker Ken Burns about the revolution that made the U.S., and the surprising lessons he thinks it holds for us today.

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Ken Burns, documentary filmmaker.

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Ken Burns and the American Revolution

January 15, 20263:05 AM ET

[Ramtin Arablouei, co-host and co-producer of Throughline.]

Ramtin Arablouei

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Ken Burns and the American Revolution

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