Today on The Gist, an evaluation of America's legacy on its 250th anniversary, arguing that grading the nation on a global curve historical context yields a much higher mark than a C+. Then, America Actually host Astead Herndon discusses his new Vox podcast, explaining how focus groups illuminate structural nuances that traditional polls miss and analyzing the Democratic Party's ongoing post-election wilderness strategy. Finally, a look at the political pitfalls of the progressive policy agenda, exploring why leadership's persistent framing of corporate villainy often masks a deeper, self-imposed supply-side crisis in housing and energy infrastructure.

See the full America Actually series on Vox's YouTube channel

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