Sebastian Junger on the failures of our rugged individualist culture
News of soldiers who struggle on their return home from war is a constant in the United States. Author Sebastian Junger looked for an explanation for this cultural phenomenon, and may have found it in his research into Native American history. His new book is “Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging.”
Junger is the best-selling author of “War” and “The Perfect Storm.” His Afghan War documentary “Restrepo” was nominated for an Academy Award.
Junger spoke with KUOW’s Patricia Murphy at Town Hall Seattle on May 31. Brie Ripley recorded their talk.
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John O'Brien
Senior Producer, All Things Considered
John O’Brien is KUOW's All Things Considered Senior Producer. He spends his days setting up interviews with newsmakers on subjects from politics and public health to arts and culture. John learned to make radio starting in 2006 as an intern on KUOW’s The Conversation with Ross Reynolds.
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