About this episode

The episode features discussions on the American Founding and the significance of Independence Day with guests Khalil Habib and Wilfred McClay.

Guests: Khalil Habib and Wilfred McClay Host Scot Bertram talks with Khalil Habib, associate professor of politics and Allison and Dorothy Rouse Professor in Politics at Hillsdale College, about the American Founding and his recent essay, “ The Importance of the Fourth of July, According to the Adams Family .” And Wilfred McClay, Victor Davis Hanson Chair in Classical History and Western Civilization at Hillsdale College, discusses the importance of measured patriotism and his recent article, “ Memory and America’s Birthday .” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Scot Bertram

Guests: Khalil Habib, Wilfred McClay

Topics covered

• American Founding
• Independence Day
• patriotism
• Hillsdale College
• politics
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hillsdale College

Books & works: The Importance of the Fourth of July, According to the Adams Family, Memory and America’s Birthday

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