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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 16 MIN

America250 Part 1: 1776 — Beyond the Founding Fathers

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As America marks its 250th birthday, we begin our three-part America250 series by looking back at what daily life was really like in 1776. Historian and bestselling author Kenneth C. Davis takes us beyond the familiar Founding Fathers narrative — exploring the lives of farmers, enslaved people, and Native American nations.  Plus, the radical ideals behind the Declaration of Independence, the contradictions built into the country's founding, and why an honest look at the past still matters today.   Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 15-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri!  Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/NEWSWORTHY! #honeylovepod Search "Whatnot" in the App Store, download, and sign up today! To advertise on our podcast, please email: [email protected]

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