Mike Bedenbaugh
South Carolina political commentator, historic preservationist and US Navy veteran, and author of Reviving Our Republic, discussing patriotism, constitutional issues and the semi-quincentennial.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 35min
Will Trump turn America’s 250th birthday into a MAGA-fest?
Mike Bedenbaugh, South Carolina political commentator, historic preservationist and Navy veteran, reflects on patriotism and the semi-quincentennial. He discusses concerns about partisan, commercialized celebrations. They talk about weaponized patriotism, media spectacle and how civic renewal might be reclaimed through local action and constitutional changes.
