The Case for America: Why America’s Core Values are Still Worth Defending

The Case for America: Why America’s Core Values are Still Worth Defending

June 30, 2026 · 20 min

About this episode

Bret Baier explores the defense of America's core values through discussions with notable figures in a special episode.

With America’s 250th birthday just over the horizon, Bret set out to explore why the nation’s core values are still worth defending. In his latest book, ‘The Case for America,’ he spoke with historians, commentators, and business leaders across the country to find out. This special "best of" episode revisits the perspectives of three of those individuals: UNITE Founder and Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver, Harvard professor and bestselling author Arthur Brooks, and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice – who each make their own powerful argument on behalf of our nation. Get your copy of The Case for America today, available now at all major retailers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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