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The episode discusses America's 250th birthday and the cultural and political battles shaping its future, featuring perspectives from Trump and Mamdani.

On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down a packed Independence Day weekend as America celebrates its 250th birthday. From President Trump’s patriotic message and Zohran Mamdani’s competing vision for America to the growing influence of Democratic Socialists across the country, they examine the cultural and political battles shaping America’s future.

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