Modern Wisdom: Peter Santenello on America’s Forgotten Communities

America isn’t one story—it’s a patchwork of hidden communities, bubbles, and overlooked realities. In this condensed version of Modern Wisdom, Chris Williamson speaks with Peter Santenello about his path from early travel adventures to documenting war zones, Native nations, Appalachia, the Mississippi Delta, and wealthy enclaves across the U.S. This summary trims the full-length conversation down to a minutes-long listen, highlighting Peter’s ideas on isolation vs. division, misinformation, long-term thinking, the opioid crisis, and why he avoids rage bait and tragedy porn. You’ll also hear how he thinks social media and online performance can distort reality, and why understanding ordinary Americans matters more than ever. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.