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Reconnecting Roots is a series hosted by Gabriel McCauley. It's purpose is to bridge the generational gap by portraying American Progress through music, culture, and history over the last 150 years while highlighting what values we may be losing as time goes on.

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8 Episodi

Space: The Final Frontier
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Space: The Final FrontierThe determination and spirit of America made us shoot for the stars and land on the moon. Gabe visits the Johnson Space Center and chats with an astronaut to find out why we're so determined to explore the space outside our planet.
Energy: “Enter the Matrix"
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Energy: “Enter the Matrix"A giant network of power was created to energize our nation - and in the process, completely transformed life in America. From whale oil to nuclear energy, Gabe finds out just what it takes to give power to the people.
Dollar: Rise & Fall of the Dollar
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Dollar: Rise & Fall of the DollarThe U.S. dollar conquered the world economy, then turned plastic and went digital. So, what does a "dollar" even mean these days? Gabe visits Ben Stein to help make “cents” out of our money.
Working: Working on a Dream
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Working: Working on a DreamWhile early Americans worked the land to survive, the job market of today allows greater freedom of choice. Are we any happier than before? Special guest Mike Rowe helps Gabe figure out if working hard is worth all the hard work.
Philanthropy: For the Love of Man
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Philanthropy: For the Love of ManThe gifts of private individuals have long benefited America's public well-being. Is it possible for our country to become dependent on them? What happens when spreading the wealth more complicated than simply writing a check?
Bourbon: The Spirit of America
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Bourbon: The Spirit of AmericaFreedom, government control and craftsmanship were distilled together thanks to a uniquely American spirit - bourbon! More than just a mere drink, this concoction at one point affected just about every American’s lives. Gabe hikes the bourbon trail to learn how this special blend both changed America and was changed by it.
Baseball: First Pitch
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Baseball: First PitchOut of all the sports played in America, there's one in particular that really hit it out of the park. A game that united civil rights and workers' rights, America's Pastime stepped up to the mound and pitched us all into the future.
Hollywood: The Imagine Nation
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Hollywood: The Imagine NationMovies allowed America to export its dreams around the world, influencing culture. From the silver screen to the laptop screen, Gabe takes a journey through cinema history to find out why celluloid holds a special place in America's heart.