# America Isn't Failing—So Why Do We Think It Is?

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Podcast: [The Smerconish Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smerconish-podcast-4474155)
Published: 2026-07-06T18:36:35+00:00
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Are Americans too pessimistic about America? After the July 4th holiday, Michael examines why patriotism appears to be declining despite evidence that the country continues to lead in innovation, opportunity, and generosity. He explores whether we've become conditioned to expect the worst—and takes calls from listeners on pride, politics, and what it really means to love your country. Original air date 6 July 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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