The Great American Fair… and the Great American Debate

Send us Fan MailThis morning on Carpooling with Paul, we’re talking about the growing controversy surrounding America’s upcoming 250th birthday celebration and the Freedom 250 events planned across the country.As artists continue to back out of performances and critics and supporters debate the event’s ties to politics, Paul shares his thoughts on why a national celebration has become another flashpoint in today’s culture wars.Topics include:🇺🇸 America’s 250th anniversary celebration 🎤 Artists dropping out of Freedom 250 events 🏎️ IndyCar, UFC, the World Cup and other anniversary activities 🎆 Why national celebrations seem more political than ever 🤔 Can Americans separate patriotism from politics? 🎸 Vanilla Ice, Bret Michaels and the surprising lineup discussionPlus, Paul reflects on whether events like these should be about the country itself rather than whichever administration happens to be in office.As always, it’s a casual ride-to-work conversation covering current events, culture, and whatever happens to be on Paul’s mind during the morning commute.