# Between Tisha B'Av and July 4th: A Nation and a People at a Crossroads

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Podcast: [Bob’s Blues & The News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bob-s-blues-the-news-7159464)
Published: 2026-07-03T15:00:42+00:00
Episode link: https://therobertjetershow.podbean.com/e/between-tisha-bav-and-july-4th-a-nation-and-a-people-at-a-crossroads/
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Duration seconds: 856

## Resource

On this episode Bob reflects from Atlanta on the clash of events shaping our moment: the Jewish three-week mourning period leading to Tisha B'Av, America’s 250th Independence Day, and a thousand days of conflict involving Israel and Iran. He weaves history, faith and current geopolitics together while touching on UFO/UAP sightings, spiritual readings from Jewish tradition, and concerns about climate-driven hardships in Europe. Bob also criticizes rising leftist and authoritarian trends, urges listeners to defend Western and Judeo‑Christian values, calls for civic action and media vigilance, and recommends independent voices like Tousi TV. He closes with a patriotic call to enjoy the holiday and keep speaking up for truth. Follow and Subscribe to Bob's Blues & The News! https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/PoKoNyUoduWK or https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bob-jeter-s-news-and-the-blues--6768433/support Listen to Bob's Music! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5juc6K36ZcuhLsqX9uWrtE?si=FgAbzaBhRXaagGtACc2rjAContact me: therobertjetershow@gmail.com www.bobjeter.com

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