<p>2026 is here! As is America250. On Tuesday, we're launching our 50 Weeks That Shaped America series, but today we get together to ring in the new year with a few "predictions and provocation."</p><p>Note: The full version of this episode, with video, is available for paying subscribers to <a href="https://thisdaypod.substack.com/"><strong>our newsletter</strong></a>. Our America250 series will always be free in the regular podcast feed, but throughout the year we will be bringing our newsletter community bonus conversations -- and access to early, ad-free versions of the show. To support <a href="https://thisdaypod.substack.com/"><strong>our work and get access to everything, subscribe now</strong></a>.</p>
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