America at 250: Anger, Frustration And Still Much to Celebrate 

In this episode, Howie Kurtz reflects on the upcoming 250th anniversary of the American experiment, sharing his personal gratitude for the country and his memories of the bicentennial celebration in New York . While acknowledging America’s historical hypocrisies and flaws, Kurtz voices concern over how deeply politicized the nation and its upcoming milestone have become .

As Howie puts it: “I just love this country for all of its flaws, excesses, hypocrisies. It is still the longest running experiment in history of self-governance, even at this difficult time.”

To hear more about America’s 250 moments, listen to this podcast: 250 Most Impactful Moments in American History.