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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 49 MIN

The dark side of too much patriotism

from The Source · host David Martin Davies

"America — love it or leave it." That's a bumper sticker slogan that sums up the long-standing tension between patriotism and the exercise of constitutional freedoms. As the nation celebrates America’s 250th birthday we explore where healthy patriotism ends and toxic nationalism begins. We discuss how "America First" could sometimes lead to a slippery slope towards tyranny.

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