Why is America the way it is?
That's the question we seek to answer in Searching for America, hosted by award-winning foreign correspondent, Robyn Curnow.
As a South African living in Atlanta, Georgia, Robyn is on a quest to understand her neighbours, her community, and her adoptive nation.
Join Robyn as she dives into everything from Dolly Parton to Halloween and political homelessness, hoping to understand the impossible large puzzle of America by putting together its pieces.
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Why is America the way it is?
That's the question we seek to answer in Searching for America, hosted by award-winning foreign correspondent, Robyn Curnow.
As a South African living in Atlanta, Georgia, Robyn is on a quest to understand her neighbours, her community, and her adoptive nation.
Join Robyn as she dives into everything from Dolly Parton to Halloween and political homelessness, hoping to understand the impossible large puzzle of America by putting together its pieces.
Join me on redneck, rhinestone roadtrip and I try to understand how Dolly Parton manages to be loved by all of America, and what she's doing to make it a better place for everyone.
In the latest episode of Searching for America, I explore why plastic ghosts and inflatable costumes matter more than we think. It’s about more than fun—it’s about community, escapism, and joy in a complicated world.
Many Americans are politically homeless, says Robyn Curnow. The loudness and anger of the extremes leaves many decent Americans left out of the national conversation.
Many in American and in the rest of the world lament the Trump Presidency, and are confused by his return to the White House. Robyn Curnow says the foundation of his come-back lies in Joe Biden's hubris and the Democratic Party's cover-up of his mental capacity.
What can spycraft teach business leaders? Marc Polymeropoulos is one of the CIA's most decorated operatives. He spills secrets to Robyn Curnow about the leadership lessons he learnt in the shadows
Trump didn't ambush the South African president in the Oval Office - he offered some hard truths. Robyn Curnow explains why South Africa is in the U.S.President's sights.
The Vatican and the choosing of a new pope is like the TV show Succession on steroids for men in red frocks. Robyn Curnow reflects the new Pope's name and what it means.
What happens to our stuff when we die? And how does that make Robyn Curnow think about trade, tariffs and American consumerism? And why is old Tupperware the same price as old silver platters?
It's not a wedding. It's not a presidential inauguration. It's not a memorial service. But it all it certainly feels like a combination of all three. Robyn Curnow is knee-deep in Graduation Season as her eldest daughter finishes school American-style.
Once, a long time ago, Robyn Curnow went to the Pope's funeral. Along with four kings, five queens and at least 70 presidents and prime ministers. It was the first time an American President had attended a pope's funeral - a sign of international politics more than Catholic piety. What to expect from the next conclave?
Strip malls and the bar where everybody knows your name. What treasures are to be found in American strip malls? Robyn Curnow explains why Main Street and the American Dream can be found in nondescript roadside malls.
Elvis Presley is a rare thing in America. Most Americans would agree that his legacy and his music are the best of the USA. Robyn Curnow reflects on why she made a trip to Graceland, his home in Memphis when she moved to the States.
Religion and politics do mix in America. Drew McCoy grew up in a evangelical household but has since become an atheist. He talks to Robyn Curnow about Jesus, Trump and America's religious right.
Hamas built 400 miles of tunnels under Gaza; larger that the New York subway, the London Tube and the Seoul metro, says West Point Military Academy urban warfare expert John Spencer. He tells Robyn Curnow what it's like inside the attack tunnels which he's been in with the IDF.
Why is America the way it is?
That's the question we seek to answer in Searching for America, hosted by award-winning foreign correspondent, Robyn Curnow.
As a South African living in Atlanta, Georgia, Robyn is on a quest to understand her neighbours, her community, and her adoptive nation.
Join Robyn as she dives into everything from Dolly Parton to Halloween and political homelessness, hoping to understand the impossible large puzzle of America by putting together its pieces.
