July 2, 2026 - Hour 1

Segment 1: What John Adams wrote on July 3, 1776On July 3, 1776, John Adams wrote a letter to his wife telling her the colonies had passed a resolution declaring their independence. The letter opens a window into Adam’s convictions and his vision for the nation. Marcus shares some thoughts.Segment 2: Huck Finn’s America Turns 250America’s 250th birthday has arrived, albeit in a time that is somewhat chaotic. Many have talked about what our Founding Fathers would say about the state of our nation – but what about our authors? Cassandra Nelson believes that Mark Twain would feel right at home. She joins us with a look at “Huck Finn’s America.”Segment 3: Religious Liberty and the American FoundingDoes the First Amendment guarantee us the right to be free from religion in the public square? Does it guarantee religious individuals and institutions the right to be exempt from otherwise valid laws that burden their religious beliefs and practices? Dr. Vincent Phillip Muñoz joins us with a look at our “first freedom” in light of the thought of America’s founding fathers. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com