# Vito Fosella on the State of New York State (36 min) | 07-03-26

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Podcast: [77 WABC MiniCasts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/77-wabc-minicasts-5907352)
Published: 2026-07-03T15:45:00+00:00
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## Resource

The team talks with Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella, who gather to celebrate the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The participants emphasize the symbolic importance of the American flag, recounting personal and political struggles over the right to display large banners as a testament to unapologetic national pride. Beyond symbolism, the conversation champions the meritocracy of the American dream, with speakers sharing immigrant success stories and expressing a "bullish" outlook on a capitalist economy that rewards hard work. Woven throughout the discussion is a staunch defense of Donald Trump’s character, as the guests contrast his personal loyalty and patriotism against what they perceive as the "dopamine rage" and weaponized lies of the far-left media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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