Dr. Matthew Spalding on America 250 and the Importance of April 1776

WMAL GUEST: DR. MATTHEW SPALDING (Vice President for Washington Operations & Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College) on the historical significance of April 1776 in the lead-up to American independence. He discusses the Continental Army’s repositioning after the evacuation of Boston and the growing momentum toward the Declaration of Independence. WEBSITE: DC.Hillsdale.edu SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/Hillsdale Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @bethanyshondark, @JGunlock, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Become a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.