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Journalist Sebastian Junger Unpacks Tension Between 'Freedom' And Community In New Book

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Author Sebastian Junger (Courtesy)
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Humans long for freedom and community — and the two don't coexist easily. It's hard to be free if you're not safe, and a group offers safety but imposes rules that can infringe on freedom.

In his new book, "Freedom," Sebastian Junger tries to unpack this as he and some friends take a 400-mile hike along some American railroad lines. He joins host Robin Young to talk about it.

"Freedom" by Sebastian Junger (Courtesy)
"Freedom" by Sebastian Junger (Courtesy)

This segment aired on May 17, 2021.

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