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America, Shall I Compare Thee to a Chevy Volt?
It’s as American as … “Survivor”? This week on “Matter of Opinion,” our hosts each bring a piece of pop culture that they think defines America, and make the case for why grifters, connivers and Tennessee’s finest explain the United States.
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Check out the cultural artifacts our hosts and other Opinion columnists think best represent America.