Married couple author Roland Merullo and photographer Amanda Merullo took a roadtrip across the country to see the real America, not the one that political leaders would have you believe exists.
They chronicled their journey in a four-part series for The Boston Globe, meeting amazing people and taking breathtaking pictures. They join host Robin Young for more on what they learned along the way.
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