As America marks its 250thbirthday this year, the national mood is deeply fractured.
While many citizens feel let down by the federal government, others are feeling a strong sense of national pride.
Patriotism has become a partisan discussion, less about a shared love of country and more about one political side or another.
This raises critical questions: What does it truly mean to be a patriot, how did public perception shift so drastically and what lies ahead for national confidence?
Guests:
- Brian Kisida, associate professor, Truman School of Government & Public Affairs, University of Missouri
- Daniel Rivers, history professor, Ohio State University
- David Steigerwald, history professor, Ohio State University