How Did Life Radically Change For Americans in The 1970s?

In this episode of Lexual Does The 70s, I'm tackling how and why Americans more than ever before turned inward and also became increasingly divided. It was called the "me" decade for a reason. You may also be surprised to know just how much in common 1970s Americans have with us now-- from our reactions to political misconduct, to tribalism and identity politics, to yoga, astrology, and plastic surgery!

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