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Married author Roland Merullo and photographer Amanda Roadtrip to see the real America

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.

"Freedom Is not Free" Mural on the exterior of the VFW Hall in Franklin Grove, IL. (Courtesy of Amanda Merullo Photography)
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"Freedom Is not Free" Mural on the exterior of the VFW Hall in Franklin Grove, IL. (Courtesy of Amanda Merullo Photography)

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