Episode

We’re Not Feeling the Stars and Stripes

Podcast: Vibe Check
Published: Jul 3, 2026
Duration seconds: 2839
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Summary

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach are joined by one of their favorite writers, Kiese Laymon. As America gears up for its 250th birthday, they ask: what exactly are we celebrating? They talk about where the country stands today, and why progress in America often feels like two steps forward, one step back.