# PREVIEW: Brokenomics | America's 250-Year Scorecard

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Podcast: [The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-podcast-of-the-lotus-eaters-1366212)
Published: 2026-07-07T14:00:36+00:00
Episode link: https://soundcloud.com/lotuseaters_com/premium-brokenomics-americas
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Duration seconds: 1606

## Resource

Now that America enters the ‘young adult’ phase of life as a 250-year old country, Dan gives it its score card. Support us by signing up to our website for as little as £5 a month and access our entire Premium catalogue.

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