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The 1960s: When America Lost its Innocence


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The 1960s shattered America’s post-war innocence through war, assassination, and civic betrayal. In this episode, G. Gay Harris shares her firsthand experiences from the eye of that cultural hurricane—including JFK's assassination and the Kent State shootings—revealing how a generation used Midwest grit to survive the chaos.

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Music: 'Solecism' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

The Wise Pod is a production of 1904 Group. Hosted by Jarrad Holst, The Wise Pod aims to preserve the voices and wisdom of today's older generations, shifting those lessons from the past into tools for the future.

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