Is the United States stepping into an “empire” phase… or is that label just a lazy way to describe a complex moment in history? We’ll look at the signals people point to, the tensions at home and abroad, and the real-life tradeoffs that show up in culture, policy, and the lives of ordinary citizens.

As always, this isn’t a monologue — it’s a circle-up. Bring your questions, your challenges, and your pushback. We’ll follow the conversation where it needs to go.

Go live: 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT / 6:00 PM MT / 5:00 PM PT
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