# A Flag on Fire: The United States Turns 250

An episode of [TheThinkingAtheist](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/412308695), 4 Jul 2026, 38 min.

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On this Fourth of July, Americans are divided on the stars and stripes, the word "patriotism," and the idea of national pride. In light of our national crisis at the 250 marker, Seth shares an article by Dr. Kristin Du Mez and the words of the late civil rights icon Frederick Douglass. VIDEO: "What do the Slave is the Fourth of July" NBC article about the flag. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

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