Summary

In this episode, the hosts argue that Independence Day should be the only federal holiday in the United States. The episode is based on an article by Dr. Emil Ahangarzadeh, who contends that other holidays, such as Columbus Day, Christmas, Presidents’ Day, and Labor Day, are divisive and do not represent all Americans equally. In contrast, Independence Day celebrates universally held American values of liberty, equality, and democracy. The author proposes simplifying the national calendar and focusing on this unifying holiday, promoting national unity and shared identity. This would allow for continued local celebrations of other events while maintaining a singular, inclusive national holiday.

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