As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the debate over what it truly means to be an American has never felt more contentious. From Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship to a chaotic lead-up to Independence Day celebrations, the country seems more polarized than ever.
Piers Morgan tackles the state of the nation, discussing why even our independence celebrations are proving divisive - from cancelled performances to a deserted State Fair. And as an "exceptional alien" looking in, Piers offers a uniquely British perspective on whether the US might need a little more... royal unification.
Joining Piers to debate the future of the American experiment is the Freedom Panel: Channel 5 host Andrew Callaghan, The Young Turks’ Cenk Uygur, PBD contributor Adam Sosnick, Bad Faith podcast Briahna Joy Gray and former White House correspondent Brian Glenn.
Pope Leo's brother Louis Prevost then joins the show to give his insight into matters that divide the US, and what his sibling thinks about these controversial issues.
00:00 Introduction
02:02 Andrew Callaghan on what being an American means to him
02:56 Cenk Uygur on the birth right citizenship Supreme Court ruling
04:49 The panel react to Trump's TDS AI post and discuss failings of the Democratic Party
10:16 The panel discuss the failed state fair and the lack of unity in America at 250
13:48 Are the panel proud to be Americans in 2026?
20:33 Is American Imperialism a betrayal of the Founding Fathers?
24:23 Cenk, Andrew and Adam debate free speech and Israel
28:35 The Pope’s brother Louis Prevost joins the show
29:52 Louis Prevost on American exceptionalism and a religious revival in the United States
31:53 Louis Prevost on his brother’s decision to decline an invitation to the United States and his relationship with Donald Trump
36:03 Louis Prevost on illegal migration
40:40 Louis Prevost on his battle with cancer
45:43 Andrew Callaghan reacts to Louis Prevost’s comments about people brandishi
