Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for June 29, 2026. This week, we’re celebrating America’s birthday by taking a look at where we’ve been… and where Massachusetts is headed. Plymouth County Sheriff Joe McDonald returns with his annual Independence Day conversation, separating historical fact from fiction while discussing America 250 celebrations and how the Pilgrims helped lay the foundation for the movement that ultimately led to the Revolutionary War.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue joins us to tackle the issues dominating the campaign trail, including affordability, the housing crisis, state spending, soaring energy costs, municipal aid, and much more.
Then, grab your tricorn hat as Sgt. Ben Rabinovitz of the Hingham Militia; 2nd Suffolk - 1st Company of Foote, shares what it’s like bringing history to life through Revolutionary War reenactments, previews Hingham’s Independence Day festivities, and highlights the many America 250 events keeping our nation’s story alive.From the Pilgrims to politics—and maybe even a few musket stories along the way— it’s a program packed with history, insight, and conversation you won’t want to miss.
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