Broadcast: June 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
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2026 is the semi-quincentennial, marking 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. "How to 250" is a one-hour special from the Radiotopia history podcast This Day, tracing some of the key stories that brought us to this moment, including a look back at the bicentennial.
Plus, advice for listeners about how to celebrate, and some thoughts from legendary filmmaker Ken Burns.
Featuring:
- Jody Avirgan, host
- Kellie Carter Jackson, historian, Wellesley College
- Nicole Hemmer, historian, Vanderbilt University
- Ken Burns, filmmaker