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Where Are the American Cities That Aren't Struggling?

Mar 10, 2016 | 22 videos
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To James and Deborah Fallows, “flyover country” is more than just the part of the U.S. the media often forgets. They’ve found that these areas are home to cities that work, thriving communities, and an abundance of jobs. As part of a collaboration between The Atlantic and PBS NewsHour, Judy Woodruff joins the couple to learn more. For more on one of these cities—Columbus, Mississippi—and the return of manufacturing, watch our original documentary.

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