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George Santos and the great American tradition of "self-making"

George Santos and the great American tradition of "self-making"

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New York Congressman George Santos has been embroiled in
controversy since the day he stepped into office in November. The
New York Times and other publications have reported that much of
the Republican lawmaker's alleged resume – from where he went to
college to his supposed time at Goldman Sachs – cannot be backed up
with evidence. In this episode, rather than dig into what is true
or false, host Brittany Luse asks why someone would embellish their
resume in the first place. Author Tara Isabella Burton says it all
goes back to the uniquely American obsession with being
"self-made."

Burton's book, Self-Made: Curating our Identities from Da Vinci to
the Kardashians is available for pre-order here.

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