A Perfectly Imperfect Union: Celebrating America 250 with Megan Cosgrove (370)

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And between May and October, I'm sharing a new series I'm calling: A Perfectly Imperfect Union. It's about connecting with every day folks as they reflect on America at 250. Conversations will air every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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What if the key to healing a divided nation is learning to embrace the long game?

In a world obsessed with quick wins and instant results, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly creates lasting change. This episode invites you to rethink progress—both personally and collectively—by exploring how patience, shared struggle, and consistent effort shape not just individual growth, but the future of a nation.

• Discover a powerful new perspective on resilience through the lens of endurance and the “long game.”
• Understand how shared struggle can rebuild connection and empathy in a divided world.
• Gain insight into the hidden barriers that prevent equal access to opportunity—and why they matter.

Tune in now to reconnect with what unites us, explore how small conversations can create powerful change, and meet Megan Cosgrove.

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