In the fall of 1960, the writer John Steinbeck drove across the country
with his poodle, Charley, and a question: "What are Americans like
today?" Half a century later, "Travels with Mike" retraces Steinbeck’s
steps to hear America’s story today and reflect on its history.
In the fall of 1960, the writer John Steinbeck drove across the country with his poodle, Charley, and a question: "What are Americans like today?" Half a century later, "Travels with Mike" retraces Steinbeck’s steps to hear America’s story today and reflect on its history.
Join Steve Delaney and David Moats for coverage of Vermont’s town Meeting Day and Presidential Primary Tuesday, March 4th at 7:00pm on VPR.
Click here to listen to "The Town Meeting Tradition", an audio slide show narrated by Steve Delaney.