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SNC Extra: 250 years on, America at a crossroads

The Slow Newscast by Alice Sandelson

Jul 2, 202623:45News & Politics

The US celebrates 250 years of independence from the British Crown on 4th July. Accusations have flown that Trump has used the anniversary to celebrate himself, not the country. So what does it tell us about Trump’s plac...

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SNC Extra: 250 years on, America at a crossroads is an episode from The Slow Newscast by Alice Sandelson. The US celebrates 250 years of independence from the British Crown on 4th July. Accusations have flown that Trump has used the anniver...

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Published Jul 2, 2026, 23:45 long, audio available.

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