In 2026, America celebrates is semi-quincentennial -- that's 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. This Day, a history show from Radiotopia, is embarking on a year-long series called "50 Weeks That Shaped America," their attempt to pick the stories and themes from US history that brought us to this moment. Join Jody Avirgan, Nicole Hemmer, Kellie Carter Jackson and special guests for a conversation about the forces, people, and twists and turns that shaped our country's past and present.