250 years later, what has America become?

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Thembisa Fakude, the senior researcher and director at Africa Asia Dialogues, as the United States marks 250 years of independence on 4 July.  The celebrations are as grand as they are controversial, from record-breaking fireworks to political rallies. Is this a celebration of America's founding ideals or a reflection of a nation more divided than ever?   702 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station.   Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team brings you all you need to know to start your day  Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (SA Time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj  For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T  Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc  Let’s keep the conversation going online:  702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702    702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/  702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.