In the 82nd episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Kathryn sit down to cover the news of the day before the 4th of July holiday!

First, is patriotism going extinct? The latest polling shows patriotism is becoming a partisan issue.

Next, breaking news of the day, the "Big Beautiful Bill" has officially passed the Senate and moved one step closer to Trump's goal of signing it into law on the 4th of July!

After that, a convicted sex offender gets a job in....the Minnesota state government! Yes, and you won't believe what his role was...

Later, Grace and Kathryn break down the DHS calling out fake news on their own...check it out here: https://www.dhs.gov/news/2025/06/30/dhs-debunks-fake-news-media-narratives-june

Lastly, we finish the episode with an exclusive interview with Ed Siedle, who was hired to do a deep dive into the state teachers' retirement plan. What he found will (or maybe won't) SHOCK you...

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00:00 - Welcome Back!
02:40 - Is patriotism going extinct?
09:01 - BREAKING: The BBB passes the Senate!
12:13 - Convicted sex offender gets a job in state government?!
16:49 - DHS debunking fake news
18:07 - Alligator Alcatraz
20:37 - Interview with Ed Siedle investigating state pensions

Have no fear—the situation is being monitored!

Grace and Kathryn sit down to break down the latest news out of Minnesota, as Governor Walz joins the chorus of Democratic leaders across the country echoing the handed-down talking point about “monitoring” the Israel-Iran conflict.

Later, they discuss ICE arresting an Iranian national with ties to Hezbollah—right here in St. Paul—and the rollout of new speeding cameras in Minneapolis.

Finally, we bring in Center of the American Experiment President John Hinderaker to weigh in on the Israel-Iran situation. He shares his thoughts on Trump’s bold actions, the current Iranian regime, and where things might go from here.

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00:00 - Welcome Back
01:10 - The situation is being monitored, again, and again, and again....
05:22 - ICE arrests Hezbollah-connected illegal immigrant in MN
08:08 - The downfall of Twin Cities
12:34 - MN Lobbyist threatens lobbyist
16:21 - Kathryn talks sports-ball
19:03 - Minneapolis' new speeding cameras
20:58 - John Hinderaker joins the show!
21:41 - Updates on the Israel-Iran conflict

In this episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Kathryn take you behind the scenes of the tragic events in Minnesota this past weekend.

First, they’re joined by public safety policy fellow David Zimmer to help separate fact from fiction surrounding some of the biggest rumors circulating on social media—including how law enforcement responded when they encountered the would-be assassin.

Later, Grace and Kathryn have a somber conversation with Representative Harry Niska. In the wake of a weekend filled with chaos and mourning, they discuss how these events may shape the legislature moving forward.

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00:00 - Welcome Back
00:30 - David Zimmer's Analysis
17:05 - A conversation with Rep. Harry Niska