Enormous alien spaceships arrive in fiery clouds, position themselves over major world cities, and only after they attack do the humans conclude that the aliens are likely here to invade. Mankind's only hope for survival is the United States government and military made up of inexperienced and unqualified volunteers, and lead by an exceptional whispery president. 

Ryan Darbonne is our guest on this very special episode that takes a closer look at Independence Day, a film with an intergalactic level of American exceptionalism.