# Scott MacFarlane Monday Update | Mark Chandler on Iran and Crimea | Kenneth C. Davis on America's 250th

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Podcast: [America At Night with McGraw Milhaven](https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-at-night-with-mcgraw-milhaven-5928753)
Published: 2026-06-30T04:33:00+00:00
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Tonight on America at Night with McGraw Milhaven: Scott MacFarlane returns for the weekly "MacFarlane Mondays" segment, breaking down the latest headlines from Washington and the biggest stories shaping the week ahead. Mark Chandler, retired U.S. Marine Corps Intelligence Officer and former Deputy Director for Intelligence, joins the show to discuss the latest developments involving Iran, U.S. foreign policy, and the ongoing conflict surrounding Crimea. Chandler offers insight into the geopolitical landscape and what these developments could mean for America's national security interests. Later, Kenneth C. Davis, bestselling author of the "Don't Know Much About..." series, joins the program as America approaches its 250th birthday. Davis discusses the true meaning of Independence Day, the events that led to the nation's founding, and why understanding America's history remains as important as ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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