Episode

Longtime public servant 'guardedly patriotic' as America turns 250

Podcast: All Things Considered
Published: Jun 30, 2026
Duration seconds: 146
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Summary

At age 72, former Houston-area county commissioner Rodney Ellis has seen a lot of both progress and setbacks for America. He's celebrating America's birthday, but has concerns about her future.