Why Americans Love France

Friday’s terrorist attacks in Paris elicited strong reaction in the United States. Artists paused during concerts for moments of silence, and there were gatherings across the country over the weekend. Derek Thompson of The Atlantic joins Here & Now’s Jeremy Hobson to look at why Americans feel so close with the French.

Guest

• Derek Thompson, senior editor at The Atlantic. He tweets @DKThomp.

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