We hope you had a great day celebrating yesterday. We have a shorter newsletter this week due to the holiday.

HOWEVER!

On Thursday, Point Taken contributors Bill McCoshen and Joe Zepecki joined us for a special hour reflecting on America’s 250^th as the nation celebrates over the July 4^th Independence Day weekend. We would love for you to enjoy it, even after the holiday has passed.

It’s a real conversation about why disagreement isn't a flaw in the American system; it's the design. Steve, Kristin, Joe, and Bill trace the throughline from George Washington's humility to today's jersey politics, argue over whether we still produce leaders capable of a Washington-style exit, and each name the historical moment that defined America in their own lifetime. It ends on the one thing everyone in the room agrees on: this is still the easiest place on earth to start with nothing and build something.

You can listen (Spotify, Apple, WTMJ.com) or watch on YouTube.

We would love your feedback on what America 250 means to you - shoot us an email and let us know [email protected]

If you missed anything from this week, go back and listen or watch

Spotify. Apple. YouTube.

Submit your questions for Steve and Kristin to answer on their next bonus mailbag podcast episode!