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Americans Are Scared Of The Wrong Things

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With nuclear threats, natural disasters and social unrest, it feels like scary times, doesn’t it? Sociologist Barry Glassner joins us to talk about why our perception of these threats doesn’t line up with the reality of trouble striking. His best-selling book “The Culture of Fear: Why Americans Are Afraid of the Wrong Things” (Basic Books) has just been updated and re-released.