In the 82nd episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Kathryn sit down to cover the news of the day before the 4th of July holiday!
First, is patriotism going extinct? The latest polling shows patriotism is becoming a partisan issue.
Next, breaking news of the day, the "Big Beautiful Bill" has officially passed the Senate and moved one step closer to Trump's goal of signing it into law on the 4th of July!
After that, a convicted sex offender gets a job in....the Minnesota state government! Yes, and you won't believe what his role was...
Later, Grace and Kathryn break down the DHS calling out fake news on their own...check it out here: https://www.dhs.gov/news/2025/06/30/dhs-debunks-fake-news-media-narratives-june
Lastly, we finish the episode with an exclusive interview with Ed Siedle, who was hired to do a deep dive into the state teachers' retirement plan. What he found will (or maybe won't) SHOCK you...
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00:00 - Welcome Back!
02:40 - Is patriotism going extinct?
09:01 - BREAKING: The BBB passes the Senate!
12:13 - Convicted sex offender gets a job in state government?!
16:49 - DHS debunking fake news
18:07 - Alligator Alcatraz
20:37 - Interview with Ed Siedle investigating state pensions
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