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The Modern WestExploring the evolving identity of the American West Author: Wyoming Public Media
Exploring the evolving identity of the American West. Produced by Wyoming Public Media and PRX, The Modern West takes you on a sound-rich journey into some of America's most iconic landscapes. Guided by host Melodie Edwards' personal connection to the region, it's an unflinching look at the American West--its problematic history, its modern-day struggles and resilience, and how its present and future are being shaped. Language: en-us Genres: Documentary, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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The American Spirit
Episode 2
Tuesday, 11 November, 2025
We journey into the Red Desert of southwest Wyoming to visit a trona mine worker building his dream cabin off grid for the two small children he’s raising alone. He had to buy extra solar panels for his daughter’s medical equipment and the cabin includes an apartment where she can live with him when she grows up. He says it’s all part of his American dream.
