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World Cup visitors from around the globe came to America expecting what their media told them, and found something completely different. Abundance, kindness, big drinks, free refills, and strangers holding doors. Everyday Americans are quietly destroying the anti-American narrative one grocery store video at a time.

This Fourth of July week, we break down why America is still the greatest country in the world, what de Tocqueville got right, and why the best defense of America is simply a visit.

Topics covered:

World Cup visitors filming American grocery stores, gas stations, and Waffle Houses

Why ordinary Americans are outperforming the propaganda

Social media bypassing the narrative gatekeepers

De Tocqueville, freedom, and moral foundations

Why the best ad for America is America itself

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Intro: Broadcasting live from the Rocky Mountains

0:47 - World Cup visitors are discovering America

1:03 - "They came for soccer, they discovered America"

1:09 - What visitors actually found when they got here

2:14 - America is still the greatest country in the world

4:15 - They arrived and found abundance, kindness, and freedom

4:54 - The anti-American narrative is not surviving

5:56 - Everyday Americans are low-key legends

7:11 - America's great because America's good (de Tocqueville)

8:43 - Social media bypassing the narrative gatekeepers

9:45 - Food as soft power: barbecue, ranch, and Waffle House

10:00 - Convenience is a significant part of freedom

10:22 - Visitors are discovering the scale of America

11:05 - The best defense of America is a visit

11:21 - Let them shop, eat, drive, and judge for themselves

12:21 - The evidence in real time, one grocery store at a time

12:55 - It's not just tourism, it's testimony

13:17 - America is worth defending

13:43 - We're a constitutional republic built on something greater

16:55 - Luke Bryan's "I Believe" and what it says about America

17:07 - Most people are good

19:24 - America's great because America's good (recap)

19:51 - Government is the servant, not the master

20:02 - Reagan: freedom is one generation away

22:12 - Interfaith worship in Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love

22:44 - Let's export the greatest message the world has ever known

22:55 - Spread the word, share the love

CALL TO ACTION

Subscribe, share this episode, and spread the word at libertyroundtable.com. Find us on X, YouTube, Rumble, and Truth Social.

God save the Republic.

Part 2 of Sam Bushman's conversation with Ron "Sugar Bear" McFarland and Sheriff Richard Mack picks up with a lively debate on NIL and college sports, then takes a surprising turn: the World Cup is bringing soccer fans from around the world to America and they're going viral praising what they find. Ron connects that to his own journey out of the inner city and what happens when the media's narrative meets real life. Plus, the biggest misconceptions liberals and conservatives have about each other, what George Washington would say about today's political climate, and a preview of Ron's session at the Braver Angels National Convention in Philadelphia.

Topics covered:

NIL, transfer portals, and the future of college sports

World Cup visitors discovering America for themselves

Overcoming media narratives about race and politics

Misconceptions between conservatives and liberals

How to build relationships across the divide, one conversation at a time

Abortion, agency, and hard conversations

What George Washington would do as a Braver Angel

Braver Angels National Convention preview (June 25-28, Philadelphia)

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro and recap of part one

2:13 Should college athletes be paid? The NIL debate

2:51 Sugar Bear goes to scripture on NIL

6:47 They came for soccer, they discovered America

14:06 Sugar Bear's 3-1-1 method: speaking to 30 people a day

16:24 Biggest misconceptions between liberals and conservatives

20:44 What would George Washington think of today's America?

22:01 Sugar Bear's session at the Braver Angels convention

24:17 Closing thoughts and call to action

Call to Action:

Register for the Braver Angels National Convention at braverangels.org/convention. Pick up Sheriff Richard Mack's book "The Democrat Murder of America" at murderofamerica.com. Subscribe, share this episode, and help rediscover America one conversation at a time.

Sam Bushman is joined by Sheriff Richard Mack and Ron "Sugar Bear" McFarland, a volunteer leader and ambassador for Braver Angels, the nation's largest nonpartisan movement dedicated to bridging America's political divide. Ron shares his powerful personal story from the orphanage to the football field to the classroom, and explains why he believes America is less divided than the media wants you to think. Sheriff Mack weighs in on trust, political dysfunction, and his new book. Plus, a preview of the Braver Angels National Convention in Philadelphia, celebrating America's 250th anniversary.

Topics covered:

Misconceptions conservatives and liberals have about each other

Why trust is America's biggest problem

How to lower the political temperature in your community

Ron's journey from anger to bridge-building

The Democrat Murder of America by Sheriff Richard Mack

The Braver Angels National Convention (June 25-28, Philadelphia)

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro and pondering questions

0:25 What misconceptions do conservatives and liberals have about each other?

1:53 Introducing Ron "Sugar Bear" McFarland and Braver Angels

2:50 How Ron "Sugar Bear" McFarland got his name

14:10 Is America more divided today than before?

15:53 America's number one problem: trust

22:01 What Ron learned debating people across the country: patience

24:26 Closing thoughts and call to action

Call to Action:

Learn more about Braver Angels and register for the national convention at braverangels.org. Pick up Sheriff Richard Mack's book "The Democrat Murder of America" at murderofamerica.com. Subscribe, share this episode, and help lower the temperature in your own community.

Sam Bushman sits down with Elizabeth Doll, Director of the Politics Program at Braver Angels, to dig into one of the most urgent questions in American civic life: why are we so divided, and what can we actually do about it? Elizabeth brings a rare perspective from years of political consulting and grassroots organizing to explain why she believes political parties aren't too powerful; they're too unrepresentative. They explore George Washington's warning about the "spirit of party," James Madison's Federalist No. 10 on faction, and how most Americans share more values than the media and politicians let on. Plus, details on the Braver Angels National Convention in Philadelphia (June 25-28, 2026) at Temple University, where citizens from across the political spectrum gather to listen, debate, and rebuild civic trust.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro and show open

1:38 Elizabeth's background in political consulting

4:36 When did things get so bad? The 2016 turning point

4:56 Elizabeth responds: polarization predates 2016

5:38 Trust, media, and what Braver Angels figured out

6:31 Are parties the problem? George Washington's warning

8:33 Counterintuitive take: parties are too WEAK, not too strong

11:57 Braver Angels National Convention details

16:04 Inside the convention: debates, workshops, and breakout sessions

19:47 Hot debate question: Is the founders' vision outdated?

21:31 Should we abolish parties entirely?

23:51 Wrap-up and final thoughts

Call to Action:

If this conversation got you thinking, visit braverangels.org to learn more, find a workshop near you, and register for the National Convention in Philadelphia, June 25-28, 2026. You can attend in person at Temple University or watch online. Learn to disagree better without giving up what you believe.

Sam Bushman and Heath Perkins (FreeWaterCoinCo.com) break down today's fast-moving economic headlines. Gold dropped to $4,258 and silver to $67 as the dollar strengthens following the Strait of Hormuz situation. Plus: the Fed holds interest rates, record-high summer electricity bills are coming, Congress gets sidelined on the Iran agreement, Fox News buys Roku for $22 billion, and what it all means for your financial future. Are we watching America flex its last great muscle, or the beginning of a long decline?

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro and today's headlines (Iran deal, gold, Fed hold)

1:38 Honest Money Report: Gold at $4,258, Silver at $67

5:00 Why oil prices don't drop at the pump ("price sticky")

8:23 Record summer electricity bills incoming

11:03 Fox News buys Roku for $22 billion

16:31 Dollar strengthening: Strait of Hormuz, BRICS, and reserve currency status

16:31 Sam's theory: The world tested Trump and blinked

23:15 Global debt crisis and why the Fed won't cut rates

25:00 Wrap-up and where to find precious metals

CALL TO ACTION

If today's conversation got you thinking about protecting your wealth, visit freewatercoinco.com. Heath Perkins and the Rust family (3 generations, 50+ years in precious metals) can help you get into gold and silver whether you want numismatic coins or simple, low-margin bullion. Don't wait for the next crisis to start stacking.

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Sam Bushman and James Edwards break down the explosive DOJ indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, alleging that a top official funneled $1.2 million in donor money to a white supremacist informant she was allegedly sleeping with. They trace the SPLC's history from its 1971 founding by Morris Dees to its nearly $1 billion in assets built on fear-based fundraising, discuss the lack of accountability across multiple scandals, and tie it to a broader pattern of unchecked institutional corruption, including the Carter Page ruling and government waste. Plus, a debate on whether Trump's White House fight night sends the wrong signal for America's 250th anniversary.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro / Liberty Roundtable opens

0:17 Sam introduces James Edwards and the SPLC topic

2:26 SPLC history: Morris Dees, 1971 founding, and the direct mail money machine

3:19 Nearly $1 billion in assets built on scaring wealthy liberals

7:38 Breaking: DOJ indictment and the $1.2 million donor money scandal

7:51 "This is a Lifetime movie" - SPLC official allegedly in an affair with informant

10:58 [Ad] Braver Angels national convention, Philadelphia, June 25-28

11:58 Bottom line: scandal after scandal, but no one goes to jail

19:32 Supreme Court shuts down Carter Page's lawsuit against James Comey

20:39 10 years, zero accountability for the Russia hoax

23:40 Closing thoughts: fire Congress, start over, God save the republic

Call to Action:

If you believe in accountability and fighting back against corrupt institutions, subscribe and share this episode. Catch James Edwards every Saturday night live at ThePoliticalCesspool.org, and join Sam Bushman at LibertyRoundTable.com. Don't let the truth get buried - like, comment, and make sure your friends hear this.

Sam Bushman and James Edwards break down the headlines that matter. From McDonald's bringing back the iconic fried apple pie to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, to the Big Mac Index as a real measure of economic pain, to a frank assessment of Trump's second term, Congress's failures on tariffs and the border, and the fading enthusiasm heading into the midterms. Plus, a look at the Southern Poverty Law Center scandal, Fox's bid to purchase Roku, Iran negotiations, and what it actually means to be an American today. Honest, unfiltered, and straight from the crossroads of the West.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro / Headlines

0:21 Southern Poverty Law Center Scandal

0:32 Trump Says Iran Negotiations Going Great

0:47 Fox to Purchase Roku

2:00 McDonald's Brings Back the Fried Apple Pie for America's 250th

6:42 What Does It Even Mean to Be an American?

12:03 The Big Mac Index Explained

12:51 Trump vs. His Own Allies

14:19 Will to Power Conference Recap

18:07 Abolish the Income Tax: The Silver Bullet?

20:30 How Much Does a Big Mac Actually Cost?

CALL TO ACTION:

If this show speaks the truth, others won't, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe to YouTube, Rumble, X, and Truth Social. Visit libertyroundtable.com and thepoliticalcesspool.org for more. God save the Republic.

Sam Bushman sits down with David Lapp, co-founder of Braver Angels and director of the Citizens' Commission on Immigration, for a wide-ranging conversation about civil discourse, immigration reform, and what it means to be an American at 250 years. They discuss Sam's "Justice and Mercy" immigration plan, Braver Angels' Common Ground Workshops, the remarkable friendship between a DACA advocate and an anti-amnesty activist who now co-chair the same convention, and why you don't have to give up your beliefs to find common ground.

Braver Angels is hosting its national convention in Philadelphia, June 25-28, 2026. Learn more and register at braverangels.org/convention.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & the UFC fight on the White House lawn

2:20 - Welcome: Sam Bushman & the Braver Angels mission

2:23 - David Lapp intro: co-founder, Citizens' Commission on Immigration

13:00 - Guest intro: David Lapp joins the conversation

17:19 - Common ground on immigration: E-Verify, DACA, and border security

26:38 - Braver Angels convention promo (Philadelphia, June 25-28)

13:13 - Sam's "Justice and Mercy" American Immigration Plan

14:57 - Braver Angels Common Ground Workshops explained

27:15 - "Ask an Immigrant" TV show (LovingLiberty.net)

34:42 - Jim Robb and Diego Sanchez: opponents become co-chairs

48:26 - How Braver Angels was founded after the 2016 election

49:36 - Closing thoughts & where to learn more

Call to Action:

If this conversation gave you hope that Americans can still work through our differences, don't just watch — get involved. Join Braver Angels at braverangels.org and consider attending the national convention in Philadelphia, June 25-28, 2026. You don't have to compromise your beliefs. You just have to show up. Register at braverangels.org/convention.

Left-wing PAC money traced to the Arabella network is flooding a Utah County clerk race to unseat Aaron Davidson, one of the most transparent election officials in the country. Sam Bushman, Lew Moore, and Curt Crosby break down the Resolute Republic PAC, the mail-in ballot custody problem, non-citizen voting, cast vote records, Tina Peters, and what county clerks across America must do to protect your vote before June 23rd.

Guests: Aaron Davidson (Utah County Clerk, davidsonclerk.com), Lew Moore (lewmoore.com), Curt Crosby (localhoneyman.com)

0:00 Intro: Thomas Massey taken out by outside money

0:29 Lew Moore exposes Resolute Republic PAC and the Arabella network

2:22 Aaron Davidson joins: $100,000 already spent against him

5:54 Paxton vs. Cornyn and the scale of outside money in local races

8:42 Mail-in ballots, voter ID, and the custody problem

14:06 HB 209, the SAVE Act, and non-citizens found voting in Utah

17:46 Division, transparency, and cast vote records: HB 263

20:47 Tina Peters, "Let My People Go," and election accountability

23:51 What Aaron's opponents claim and the Dropbox savings story

26:06 Closing: vote June 23rd, davidsonclerk.com

Call to Action:

The June 23rd primary is coming fast. If you're in Utah County, vote for Aaron Davidson and don't let outside money decide your local elections. Share this episode, visit davidsonclerk.com, and spread the word. libertyroundtable.com.

Sam Bushman and the Liberty RoundTable crew break down what the price of gold and silver really tells us about the value of your dollar, why businesses are fleeing high-tax states like California and New Jersey for Texas and Florida, and what it all means for the future of the American economy. Plus: election integrity updates, media trust collapse, Trump's regulatory overhaul, and a preview of the 2026 John Birch Society Conference in Salt Lake City.

Guests: Curt Crosby (Local Honey Man) and Lew Moore (Hour of Decision, lewmoore.com)

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro and today's topics

0:40 Curt Crosby joins / the "marshmallow dream"

1:18 Honest Money Report: Gold at $4,473, Silver at $75

2:30 What the silver dollar vs. Federal Reserve note really reveals

3:10 Why everyone is now angry about prices

5:35 Dollar Tree should be called the "$75 Store"

8:34 Lew Moore on honest money and the Federal Reserve

9:43 Should Trump abolish the Fed?

11:35 Trump, the IRS, tariffs, and economic reform

8:32 JBS 2026 Conference announcement (Salt Lake City)

9:37 Lou Moore bio and Ron Paul connection

14:07 California election counting never ends

11:30 Tina Peters was released from prison, still telling the truth

14:11 Samsung moves US HQ from New Jersey to Texas

15:51 States competing for business: the founders' design

17:36 California's "wrangler tax" and socialist math

18:29 Media trust crisis and America's political divide

20:22 Civility as a starting point

21:10 Closing thoughts and where to find everyone

Call to Action:

If this made you think, share it with someone who still believes the dollar is worth a dollar. Subscribe, spread the word, and visit libertyroundtable.com, localhoneyman.com, and lewmoore.com. God save the Republic.