On this Fourth of July edition of Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac welcomes acclaimed historian, author, and former White House webmaster Jane Hampton Cook for a conversation that connects the past to the future.

With nearly 20 history books to her name, Jane shares insights from her brand-new children’s book Why the 4th of July?, which helps kids understand why this date—not April 1775, not 1492—is America’s true birthday.

She also discusses her role in the inspiring new film The American Miracle, which reveals the powerful and often overlooked hand of Providence in the founding of our nation.

From fireworks to faith, this interview is a must-watch for families, history lovers, and anyone preparing to celebrate America’s 250th.