Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Charles Blow, Karine Jean-Pierre and Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis with Douglas Brinkley (moderator)
The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026 will be a time to reflect on the nation’s history, its founding ideals and its achievements. It will also be an opportunity to consider the challenges and opportunities facing the nation in the years to come and to inspire a vision for the future. America’s next 250 years will be shaped by a complex interplay of technological innovation, social and political evolution and evolving global dynamics. Please join our distinguished panelists as they discuss some of the goals, uncertainties, challenges and opportunities our nation will need to address for continued progress and prosperity if it can adapt, innovate and live up to its founding ideals.
Charles Blow, Karine Jean-Pierre and Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis with Douglas Brinkley (moderator)
The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026 will be a time to reflect on the nation’s history, its founding ideals and its achievements. It will also be an opportunity to consider the challenges and opportunities facing the nation in the years to come and to inspire a vision for the future. America’s next 250 years will be shaped by a complex interplay of technological innovation, social and political evolution and evolving global dynamics. Please join our distinguished panelists as they discuss some of the goals, uncertainties, challenges and opportunities our nation will need to address for continued progress and prosperity if it can adapt, innovate and live up to its founding ideals.
