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Story:

What Do You Mean—Americans?

Author:

Wilbur Daniel Steele

Genre:

Literary Suspense

Summary:

Ever listen to old men grumbling about how the country’s going to hell, kids have no respect, and nothing’s like it used to be?

Usually, it’s just confusion: they don’t get the clothes, slang, or music, so they assume the world is ending. But sometimes it’s deeper: a fear of anything unfamiliar.

Today’s story starts with two old men complaining about the youth. But by night’s end, it’s clear the kids aren’t ruining the country. They’re as American as anyone.

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Time Stamps

0:00 - Opening

0:10 - Introduction

1:20 - Story

34:00 - Personal Updates

Curated by Costiuc is a monthly podcast featuring curated mystery, thriller, and suspense stories. The original text of Wilbur Daniel Steele’s “What Do You Mean—Americans?” is in the public domain. This adaptation, updated for modern readers, is copyrighted © 2025 by Nikita Costiuc.

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