In this lively collection of conversations some of our nation's greatest minds explore the inspiring story of America as a grand experiment in democracy, culture, innovation, and ideas. Exploring the diverse makeup of our country's DNA through interviews with historians, diplomats, music legends, and sports giants, The American Experiment captures the arc of a young country reinventing itself in real-time. Through these enlightening conversations, the American spirit comes alive, revealing the suffering, invention, ingenuity, and social movements that continue to shape our vision of what America is - and what it can be. Book jacket.