In this episode of Political Pitchforks, Susan and Jeremy kick off the show by reflecting on their Fourth of July weekend celebrations. Jeremy shares his firsthand experience attending the national America's 250 celebration in Washington, D.C., offering his observations from the historic event.

During the discussion, Jeremy talks about the smaller-than-expected crowds, the extreme summer heat, and what he felt was a lack of excitement and overall appeal at the celebration. He also discusses how much of the event was closed throughout the day on Independence Day and shares his perspective on whether the festivities lived up to expectations. Together, Susan and Jeremy examine the significance of the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary and what future celebrations could do to better engage the public.