Patriotism & Protest On The Brett Winterble Show!

Tune in here to this  Monday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show!  Brett kicks off the program by talking about patriotism and protest culture, contrasting what he sees as meaningful civic reflection with what he describes as performative public demonstrations. He recounts a personal trip to Cowpens with his wife, emphasizing its historical significance and using the experience to highlight his appreciation for America’s founding and resilience. Brett frames the United States as a uniquely “blessed” nation, arguing that despite its flaws, it remains a global force for good and stability. Later Brett pivots from policy talk to a story that hits on a more human level, highlighting what he sees as both bureaucratic overreach and everyday injustice. After praising the whistleblower initiative championed by Gavin Newsom’s political opposition, Brett zeroes in on a troubling report out of California: residents whose homes were destroyed are still being billed for water service they no longer use—or even have access to. Framing it as a failure of basic fairness, Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.