Robin from PRX

Hey there, it's Robin from PRX.

And I want to take a moment to tell you about a big year-long series from This Day, a history podcast here at Radiotopia.

2026 is America's 250th birthday.

And this is where folks over at This Day have requested that I try and say semi-quincentennial 10 times fast.

Anyway, it's been 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, and over at this day, they're in the middle of a year-long series called 50 Weeks That Shaped America.

This day is doing deep dives each week on the stories from 250 years of U.S.

history that brought us to this very complicated moment.

Some of them are new perspectives on huge moments like the Civil War or Prohibition.

Others are lesser discussed stories that still had a massive impact, like the Transcontinental Railroad or the so-called Hard Hat Riots of the 1970s.

This Day is also doing a special weekly newsletter, live shows, collaborations, bonus episodes, and lots more.

So as we head towards the 4th of July and beyond, this is a great time to join in.

If you need a little help navigating America's big birthday, check out This Day.

Go to thisdaypod.com or wherever you get your podcasts.