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The episode discusses the differences between patriotism and nationalism, explores revisionist history regarding World War II, and addresses veterans' mental health issues.

This 4th of July weekend, we are revisiting patriotic conversations from The Bulletin archive. Mike Cosper and The Bulwark’s Mona Charen discuss the difference between patriotism and nationalism. Then, Mike speaks with Hudson Institute’s Rebeccah Heinrichs about far-right podcasters who are promoting a counter-narrative about the US’s role in World War II. And last, we revisit a segment with former US Representative Adam Kinzinger about why soldiers face a crisis of mental health upon leaving the military. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join the conversation at our Substack. Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. ABOUT THE GUESTS: Mona Charen is a syndicated columnist, the policy editor of The Bulwark, and the host of the podcast The Mona Charen Show. Rebeccah Heinrichs is a senior fellow at Hudson Institute and the director of its Keystone Defense Initiative. She specializes in US national defense policy with a focus on strategic deterrence. Adam Kinzinger is an American politician, senior political commentator for CNN, and former lieutenant colonel in the Air National Guard. He served as a United States representative of Illinois from 2011 to…

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