The Wide Angle, we explore the state of the United States at its 250th birthday — not through punditry, but through the lens of Steven Herman, veteran journalist, former VOA bureau chief and co‑host syndicated radio host Bill Bernardoni of the new national radio program America at 250: Due Diligence.

Steven explains why he and his team launched a show carried on 50 radio stations across the US, from conservative talk networks to liberal public radio which is rare in America’s polarized media landscape. Their mission: restore constitutional literacy and civil debate in a country where many voters, including seniors, have forgotten the basics of separation of powers.

We dive into the show’s first four episodes:

• What government owes its people

• Whether America needs an Article V convention

• The battle over federal vs. state power

• And the 230‑year fight over the Second Amendment

Steven shares insights from historians, former lawmakers, constitutional scholars and combat veterans that is revealing how America’s deepest arguments echo across generations. A thoughtful, timely conversation about civility, citizenship and the future of the American experiment.