Episode
America Turns 250—But Americans Aren't Celebrating
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- The Smerconish Podcast
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- Jun 15, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1682
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Summary
As America approaches its 250th birthday, a new NBC News poll paints a sobering picture of the nation's mood. Michael speaks with NBC senior national politics reporter Jonathan Allen about why most Americans believe the American Dream is harder to achieve, why trust in institutions has eroded, and why many think the country's best days are behind it. Is this simply a rough chapter in American history—or a sign of something deeper? A conversation about patriotism, pessimism, politics, and whether Americans still share common values. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.