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The 1960s Tropical Boom: America's Great Tiki Escape
In the 1960s, a wave of pure American escapism triggered the massive Tropical Boom, changing suburban backyards and the travel industry forever. Following years of Cold War tension, the rise of commercial aviation allowed everyday families to trade atomic anxiety for backyard tiki torches and exotica music. From the star-studded resorts of Acapulco to the Hollywood soundstages creating artificial jungle sounds, this episode explores the history, the music, and the deeper psychology behind America's obsession with paradise.
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