**Join the Conversation on America's Founding Principles**

This week on O'Connor and Company, we're celebrating America's 250th anniversary of independence with a special episode that explores the country's founding principles and the challenges they face today. Our guest, Dr. Matthew Spalding, Vice President for Washington Operations and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College, joins us to discuss the significance of the Declaration of Independence and its relevance in modern times.

In this episode, we delve into the history of the Declaration of Independence, from its drafting to its adoption, and explore its impact on American society. We also examine the current state of the Democratic Party and the rise of socialism in the US. Our conversation touches on the differences between Democrats and Democratic Socialists, and the implications of the Democratic Socialists of America's (DSA) platform on the country's founding principles.

We also discuss the recent declaration of a "transfemicide state of emergency" in Chicago, and the mayor's efforts to address the city's violence and inequality issues. Additionally, we talk about the importance of the Declaration of Independence in shaping American identity and its continued relevance today.

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