Are we living in the twilight of the American empire? Was the American Revolutionary war a Just War? Is Donald Trump quint-essentially American? This week, we tackle all of these issues with the grace of someone doing pirouettes in a minefield.

Show notes:

* The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher

* The Advent of Salvation by Jean Daniélou S.J.

* Rick Monday saves the American flag

* John Adams quote

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