Republic or Empire? Surveillance, the 250th Anniversary, and the Fight for Liberty | 06-29-26

Congress let FISA Section 702 lapse, but is that enough? Sam Bushman and Lowell Nelson break down Ron Paul's warning about the surveillance state, the new Section 622 that would share American citizens' private data with a foreign government, and what it all means for liberty. Then they turn to Judge Andrew Napolitano's urgent question on the 250th anniversary of America's founding: are we still a republic, or have we become the empire our founders fled? Plus, Sam shares what he witnessed firsthand at the Braver Angels conference in Philadelphia, and why Japan's World Cup fans just gave Americans a lesson in citizenship. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro: Broadcasting live from the Rocky Mountains 0:31 A Republic or an Empire? 0:46 Sam's Braver Angels Experience in Philadelphia 5:07 Ron Paul: Congress's Failure Is Liberty's Gain 20:11 America at 250: Why Have So Many Lost Faith? 23:44 Japan's World Cup Fans Shame Us All 24:34 Closing: God Save the Republic Call to Action: Visit libertyroundtable.com and campaignforliberty.org to stay informed and get involved. Follow Liberty Roundtable on X, YouTube, Rumble, and Truth Social. Share this episode with someone who still believes in the republic. God save the Republic of the United States of America.