On the Irish identity in modern America
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For St. Patrick's Day, the streets were filled with leprechaun hats, green face paint and thousands of shamrocks — all the tropes of the "Irish" holiday.
James Silas Rogers' new book, "Irish-American Autobiography: The Divided Hearts of Athletes, Priests, Pilgrims, and More," gets at the question of Irish identity, beyond the stereotypes.
"Is there still a distinct Irish identity in America?" Rogers asks. He joined MPR News host Tom Crann to discuss his book, and what it means to be Irish in modern America.
To listen to the full discussion, use the audio player above.
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