Democrats Have Made Patriotism a Partisan Issue
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Friday, June 19, 2026
Today, Josh opens the show with a troubling new statistic that reveals just how deeply divided America has become. In a nation that once rallied around shared traditions and patriotic holidays, even the Fourth of July is now becoming a source of political and cultural division. Josh examines what’s driving the growing disconnect and asks the critical question: Is there anything that can still bring Americans together?
Then, Rich Goldberg of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins the program to break down the recently released memorandum of understanding surrounding the U.S.-Iran agreement. Did the deal achieve its stated objectives? What are the long-term implications for American national security and stability in the Middle East? Rich separates fact from spin and explains what Americans need to know moving forward.
Finally, Josh reacts to recent comments from Pete Hegseth regarding NATO and America's role in the alliance. Josh explains why Hegseth's remarks strike the right tone and why it's time for a serious conversation about what NATO should look like in the years ahead—and what America's allies should be contributing.
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