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The 250-year experiment: America’s birthday

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July 3, 2026
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Like I said at the beginning, we've been very busy over here in preparation for America's big birthday. So let me suggest you head over to The Economist Insider, our video series that takes you behind the scenes of our newsroom. This week, our executive branch of Zeni Minton-Bados, Edward Carr, Charlotte Howard, and John Priddo ask whether the republic is in a revolutionary moment, with the Trump administration testing the constitutional guardrails its founders built. Has the American experiment failed? Or are declinists underestimating the republic's capacity for renewal? If you're a digital subscriber, Insider is already included in your subscription. And if you're listening for free, you can watch extended clips via the link in the show notes.

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The Intelligence from The Economist
The 250-year experiment: America’s birthday
Host: The Economist
Publisher: The Economist