Driving west on the New York Thruway as night approached. (Courtesy of Amanda Merullo Photography)
Married couple author Roland Merulloand photographer Amanda Merullo took a roadtrip across the country to see the real America, not the one that political leaders would have you believe exists.
They chronicled their journey in a four-part series for The Boston Globe, meeting amazing people and taking breathtaking pictures. They join host Robin Young for more on what they learned along the way.
"Freedom Is not Free" Mural on the exterior of the VFW Hall in Franklin Grove, IL. (Courtesy of Amanda Merullo Photography)101-year-old Willard Simpson and his companion, 92-year-old Pauline Cultra at the Lincolnway Cafe, Franklin Grove, IL. (Courtesy of Amanda Merullo Photography)Erie, PA Iron Works, now closed down. (Courtesy of Amanda Merullo Photography)
