# What the Declaration Still Has to Say in 2026

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Podcast: [Cato Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cato-podcast-7441736)
Published: 2026-06-23T10:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.cato.org/multimedia/cato-podcast/what-declaration-still-has-say-2026
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## Resource

Before 1776, the world was largely run by monarchies and despots. The Declaration changed that. Cato's Paul Meany and Tommy Berry explore why its principles remain relevant, why 53% of Americans can't explain it, and why it’s still the best tool we have for checking concentrated power Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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