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Last broadcast on Sun, 25 Apr 2010, 19:15 on BBC Radio 4.
Synopsis
Presented by Matt Frei from Washington, DC. Matt Frei talks to Republican legend Newt Gingrich about the calls for change coming from outside the current administration. At the same time, new cracks are forming from within the Democratic Party. North Carolina First party member Chuck Stone explains why he's just as angry as those from the Tea-Party at the other end of the political spectrum.
Also conversation with Richard Clarke, America's first terrorism czar. Up for discussion - just how serious is the threat from home-grown terrorists and what kind of anger is brewing inside the borders of the United States?
And to calm the tattered nerves of this nation, Matt Frei takes time to taste some of America's most beloved comfort foods, the sweet potato pie, collard greens and macaroni and cheese of American 'soul food'.
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Angry Americans - Liberal and Conservative
From the Tea-Party membership of Georgia to the liberal Democrats of North Carolina, Americans are shouting “out with the old and in with the new!” Americana learns more about why everyone is so upset and what continues to stoke the fire.
Guests: Chuck Stone
Chuck Stone of North Carolina First Party
Guests: Joel Foster
Joel Foster of the Tea Party Movement
Newt and Callista Gingrich
Segment summary: Presenter Matt Frei talks to Newt and Callista Gingrich about their new film 'Nine Days That Changed The World.' The two explain the resonance events in Communist Poland have for today's Americans angry at too much government control.
Could Angry America Turn Violent?
Richard Clarke, American counter-terrorism expert, explains the potential for violence to be sparked within the borders of the United States.
Soul Food: An antidote
Professor Fredrick Douglass Opie, of Marist College, is an expert on Soul Food, the traditional comfort foods of the African American community. Even the most fried nerves seem to be calmed by the classic fried chicken, grits, sweet potato pie and macaroni and cheese. Americana visits Henry’s Soul Food Café in Washington D.C. to find out how Soul Food continues to soothe Americans of all backgrounds.
Useful Links: Fred Opie's soul food blog
Useful Links: Henry's Soul Cafe
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