Dolly Parton's America

Jad Abumrad from Radiolab turned his attention to Dolly Parton and discovered something much bigger than a biography. How does one person from rural Tennessee become arguably the only figure who brings all of polarized America together? The answer involves examining Appalachian culture, identity politics, authenticity, and what music does to people's sense of belonging. Beautiful, surprising, and genuinely moving in ways you won't expect. The production is Radiolab-level, meaning extraordinary. Even if you don't care about country music, this will change how you think about culture and connection.