America 250:  Small-Town Patriotism and the State of National Pride

America is gearing up for its landmark 250th anniversary this Fourth of July. “FOX & Friends” co-host Steve Doocy joins Peter Doocy to share his insights from his tour across multiple states, hitting small towns in Missouri, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Maryland. The father-son duo dive into polls that reveal a national decline in patriotism, as small towns embody optimism, civic pride, and historic parallels that define the American Spirit. As the nation heads into the Fourth of July weekend and prepares to mark the "America 250" milestone , historians continue to separate fact from fiction regarding the true story of American independence. Ray Raphael, a prominent American Revolution historian and author , joins to discuss the backstory of the Declaration of Independence , John Adams’ firm conviction that July 2nd would be the true anniversary , and why the historic document was actually a group project driven by a groundswell of public rebellion rather than a few men acting alone. PLUS, commentary from "Ruthless" podcast co-host John Ashbrook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices