Hello and happy 4th of July! (One day early) America's 250th birthday is next year, but the celebration is, in many ways, kicking off this week. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss why the 250th will be such a key moment for understanding US history, how the Trump administration is already framing the story -- and how we plan to cover it into 2026.

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We'll be back with part two of this conversation, including our reaction to President Trump's speech at the Iowa State Fair, on Sunday.

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