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Ben Domenech reflects on America's 250th anniversary and discusses the rise of democratic socialism with Newt Gingrich.

On this episode of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech marks America’s 250th anniversary with a reflection on the Pilgrims, the Mayflower, the spirit of 1620, and why America’s founding still matters in an age of historical revisionism. Ben is then joined by former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich for a wide-ranging conversation on America at 250, the rise of democratic socialism, the radicalization of the modern left, the lessons of Reagan and Lincoln, and the enduring example of George Washington. Gingrich explains why America has faced radical movements before, how conservatives can speak directly to the American people, and what Washington’s courage can teach a divided country today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Host: Ben Domenech

Guest: Newt Gingrich

Topics covered

• America's 250th anniversary
• historical revisionism
• democratic socialism
• radical movements
• conservatism
• American history
• leadership examples

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