Episode
America at 250: How Can We Move Past Political Deadlock?
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- C-Suite Perspectives
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- Jun 8, 2026
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Summary
Amid p olarization and deadlock , how can people in the United States better understand the habits and responsibilities that sustain a free society ? The United States has practiced the same type of government since the late 1700s, enduring through vast societal and technological changes. What are the biggest political challenges facing America as it turns 250, and how can citizens lead the country forward? Join David Young and guest Yuval Levin, director of social, cultural, and constitutional studies at the American Enterprise Institute , to find out why today's era reminds Levin of the Gilded Age , why political leaders must embrace coalition-building , and why today's challenges are numerous but far from insurmountable . For more from The Conference Board: 250 Years Forward: Strengthening an American Futur e A Stable Democracy at 250: Trusted Elections as the Foundation Trusted Elections Are the Foundation of Economic Growth and Business Confidenc e