Podcast: Jenna and Benjamin Storey on Why Americans Are So Restless

Two college professors were intrigued by the restlessness of their students. In a new book, they trace where it comes from and what it means for young Americans today.


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Jenna Storey, Benjamin Storey and Tikvah Podcast at Mosaic
Aug. 6 2021
About the authors

Jenna Silber Storey is assistant professor of politics and international affairs at Furman University, the executive director of its Tocqueville program, and co-author of Why We Are Restless: On the Modern Quest for Contentment. 

Benjamin Storey is the Jane Gage Hipp professor of politics and international affairs at Furman University, the director of its Tocqueville Program, and co-author of Why We Are Restless: On the Modern Quest for Contentment. 

A weekly podcast, produced in partnership with the Tikvah Fund, offering up the best thinking on Jewish thought and culture.

This Week’s Guests: Jenna and Benjamin Storey

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