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As America Turns 250, Are You in the Mood to Celebrate?

Jul 2, 202668:30Society & Culture

"We’re entering our 250th birthday, and we’re not quite in the mood for a birthday party. We’ve been tearing ourselves apart." That's what Walter Isaacson told Rufus when they sat down last year. But, he says, it doesn't...

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As America Turns 250, Are You in the Mood to Celebrate? is an episode from The Next Big Idea by Next Big Idea Club. "We’re entering our 250th birthday, and we’re not quite in the mood for a birthday party. We’ve been tearing ourselves apart...

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Published Jul 2, 2026, 68:30 long, audio available.

As America Turns 250, Are You in the Mood to Celebrate?

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