Frank Barry
@FSBarry
Bloomberg editorial board. Moynihan Center fellow at CCNY. “Back Roads and Better Angels: A Journey into the Heart of American Democracy.” http://bit.ly/3y82oi8
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New book out June 4. Politics, history, culture, and RV misadventures across the Lincoln Highway and beyond, in search of what holds America together. Pre-order link in bio. Buy the book, take the ride. #lincolnhighway
On this Lincoln Day, I was saddened to learn of the death of the great Lincoln scholar, Gabor Boritt. I was lucky to visit him and his son Jake in 2020, as I traveled the Lincoln Highway. He was as kind & gracious as he was brilliant - a great American. nytimes.com/2026/02/10/boo…
I wrote about AI’s potential impact on our culture, inspired by pizza, literature, and music. bloomberg.com/opinion/articl…
Had a great conversation with former Pittsburgh Mayor @billpeduto and @CarnegieMellon students. A big thank you to @HeinzCollege for hosting it!
A huge thank you to author @FSBarry of @Bloomberg for visiting Heinz College to discuss his book, "Back Roads and Better Angels: A Journey into the Heart of American Democracy." We also want to thank @billpeduto for facilitating such a wonderful conversation with Frank! 🙌
Did you enjoy this week's episode of Clear+Vivid? @AlanAlda chats with @FSBarry. Taking the Lincoln Highway to America 👉 bit.ly/3B1wSUc After production costs, all proceeds of #ClearAndVivid go to @AldaCenter.
Looking forward to this on Friday - the South Bend chapters of Back Roads & Better Angels have become even more pertinent to our politics.
Francis S. Barry will speak on the America he saw on a 2020 trip on the Old Lincoln Highway where he asked people about democracy today. southbendtribune.com/story/entertai…
New York needs an Olympic goal: Paris shows how a city can improve its permanent infrastructure nydailynews.com/2024/08/18/new… Micah Lasher will provide new energy and ideas for our city and state.
Great talking with @carolmassar and @mattmiller1973 about what we found on the Lincoln Highway and beyond - and why it matters now.
“…… part of the story of the book is highlighting those ways, the kind of the values that have led us out of the dark times…..” So enjoyed talking with @FSBarry who joined @mattmiller1973 & me today.
Thanks for having me on @NickHalaris - and for the thoughtful conversation! Really enjoyed it - listen below:
I read “Back Roads and Better Angels” recently and walked away feeling both inspired and invigorated. Francis does a masterful job weaving together important, often untold, stories from our history with interesting stories, perspectives, and ideas from real #Americans he met on…
So great to see @adirondackcream - and their delicious ice cream and inspiring story - get highlighted by @CBSMornings youtu.be/KgUB_3bS3SI?si…
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Our NEW episode is with @FSBarry and his book “Back Roads and Better Angels” He drove the entire Lincoln Highway, from Times Square to San Francisco, and hunted for the things that keep us together, in the midst of enormous division Listen! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/axe…
Being the Party of Lincoln begins with committing - as he did - to abide by election results. #RNC2024 bloomberg.com/opinion/articl…
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How Republicans Forfeited Lincoln’s Legacy
The GOP may call itself the “party of Lincoln,” but the 16th president wouldn’t recognize what it’s become.
Our Literary Thursdays series continues with @FSBarry, the author of "Back Roads and Better Angels: A Journey into the Heart of American Democracy." Join us on July 11 at 6PM! queenslibrary.org/calendar/liter…
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On July 8 at @NYPLSNFL, author @FSBarry discusses his new book 'Back Roads and Better Angels: A Journey into the Heart of American Democracy' with political journalist and author @andrewkirtzman. Register now to join in person: on.nypl.org/4coLniU
It was fun talking with @NPRinskeep about our adventures on the Lincoln Highway. In case you were too busy getting the BBQ ready on July 4, you can listen here: npr.org/2024/07/04/nx-…
Monday evening at the NYPL (5th Ave and 40th St) I’ll be talking with @andrewkirtzman about democracy and the forces - and people - that threaten it. Join if you can.
On July 8 at @NYPLSNFL, author @FSBarry discusses his new book 'Back Roads and Better Angels: A Journey into the Heart of American Democracy' with political journalist and author @andrewkirtzman. Register now to join in person: on.nypl.org/4btnSnA
Looking forward to this! Details in the link.
Our Literary Thursdays series brings you live conversations with amazing writers. Learn More about our July guests: @FSBarry, @mcossaquino, and Paulina Bren! queenslibrary.org/calendar?searc…
Tonight! Join @TimOBrien and I for a @92ndStreetY conversation about roadtripping with Lincoln’s spirit. 92ny.org/event/newmark/…
Americans are good people - so why do we seem so far apart? Author @FSBarry set out around the country to find out. andrewyang.com/blog/what-the-…
Many thanks to @AmanpourCoPBS for spotlighting not just political divisions but bonds of unity, too, and to @WalterIsaacson for the good conversation.
In 2020, @FSBarry made his way across the U.S., speaking with people from every walk of life. He joins @WalterIsaacson to discuss his new book, "Back Roads and Better Angels," in which he chronicles his cross-country quest to bridge the partisan divide. youtu.be/z3POleXafNI
Big thanks to @TheRickWilson and @ProjectLincoln for having me - it was a fun discussion about the Lincoln Highway and one of the most important lessons about democracy from it.
NEW: Author Francis Barry discusses his book 'Backroads and Better Angels: A Journey into the Heart of American Democracy' w/ LP Podcast host @TheRickWilson, and his cross-country road trip to explore the values that hold America together. LISTEN: youtu.be/w73H_GeiHLU
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