America at 250: Reflecting on fractured unity, having a blast (safely), speaking in tongs

Happy semi-quincentennial. If your plans include lighting 250 candles — or fireworks just as bright — we have some safety tips.But first, a roundtable reflection on all that has happened to get America to this point. Things could be worse, but there’s no question we live in a fractured period politically and culturally. Hence, not everyone is celebrating this weekend.Is America at a turning point? Where does Florida fit in? What’s in the future?Finally, we get up in your grill.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni3