Exploring Dutch Culture with Greg Shapiro, the American Netherlander

What is the difference between 'Dutch direct versus Midwest nice'? How do I survive the citizenship test in the Netherlands? What does the Plakkaat van Verlatinghe (Act of Abjuration) have to do with the American Declaration of Independence? Why is pinda kaas not actually cheese? Is there such a thing as a single Dutch identity? Why is modern American culture more indebted to the Netherlands than we might think? Get the answers from comedian and author Greg Shapiro a.k.a. The American Netherlander a.k.a. the voice of Donald Trump in the "America First, the Netherlands Second" video. Greg shares his uniquely American insight into the Netherlands' history and culture, especially how the country relates to the United States. www.the-low-countries.com/podcast www.gregshapiro.nl photo Greg Shapiro © Adrie Mouthaan

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The Low Countries Radio is a podcast series, celebrating Flemish and Dutch history and culture, and its impact on the world today. The Low Countries Radio is a collaboration between Republic of Amsterdam Radio and the low countries website (www.the-low-countries.com).