The best depictions of the American dream

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  You may have heard a little something about America's 250th birthday,

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  or to put it in a way that rolls off the tongue, it's semi-quincentennial.

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  So we thought it was a good time to discuss depictions of America in movies, TV, and music.

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  I'm Stephen Thompson, and today we are sharing our picks for what pieces of pop culture best depict the American dream.

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  Joining me today are my fellow Americans and NPR Pop Culture Happy Hour hosts, Linda Holmes.

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  Hey, Holmesie.

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  Oh, hello, Stephen.

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  Aisha Harris.

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  Hey, Aisha.

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  Hey, Stephen.

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  And Glenn Weldon.

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  Hey, buddy.

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  I am that Yankee Doodle boy.

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  Hey, Stephen.

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  You really, really are.

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  All right.

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