Jaakko Keso: This is America (2024)
Synopsis
Jaakko Keso travels through Middle America to find out why the country is so polarized.
Creator
Ville Seuri
Network
Yle Areena
Episodes
Episodes
New York, maailman keskus
Jaakko arrives in New York and asks people what they think about the future of the country.
Amerikan Kouvola
Jaakko meets his friend Brandon and they discuss about the ordinary suburban life.
RIP amerikkalainen unelma
Jaakko and Brandon travel to Detroit where the country's divide can be seen clearly. What happened to the American dream?
MAGA made me do it
Jaakko discusses with various fervent Trump supporters about their beliefs.
Media valehtelee - sammuta TV
Jaakko wonders why the media in America is so divided.
Sisu, sauna ja AR-15
Jaakko meets American-Finnish people and gets to know their culture.
Syttyykö Amerikassa sisällissota?
Only one question remains: Will there be a civil war in America?
Paluu Suomi-kylään
There were so many interviews with Finnish descendants in the fifth episode that a large portion of them had to be cut. However, the subject is interesting, so here are some leftover scenes from northern Michigan, in the Hancock-Houghton area.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Jaakko Keso: Tämä on Amerikka
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
2
Episodes
14
Production
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