# Day Break | America's 250th: The Fight Is Far From Over

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Podcast: [The Steve Gruber Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-steve-gruber-show-1631034)
Published: 2026-07-06T14:39:27+00:00
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Day Break | America's 250th: The Fight Is Far From Over --- 00:00 - Monologue 28:17 – Greg Krehel, founder of Red Flags Press and author of Socialism Says. Krehel discusses the themes of his new book, examining the historical promises and consequences of socialist ideology while exploring how political messaging and economic policies shape public opinion in America today. 47:32 – Dennis Kneale, bestselling author, acclaimed journalist, and author of Ore-Goners. Kneale analyzes New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's rent-freeze policy, discussing whether it will provide meaningful relief for tenants or further strain the city's housing market, discourage investment, and worsen long-term housing affordability. 57:49 – James Hohman, Director of Fiscal Policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Hohman discusses a new Mackinac Center report evaluating Michigan's economic development incentives, arguing that many state subsidy agreements have fallen well short of promised job creation and raising questions about taxpayer-funded corporate incentives. 1:06:47 – Dr. Margarita Mooney Clayton, Associate Professor of Practical Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary, Research Fellow at Blackfriars Hall, Oxford University, and founder of the Scala Foundation. Clayton discusses her new book, When Mary Calls: Surprising Encounters with the Mother of God, exploring faith, spiritual experiences, beauty, and the role of religious tradition in shaping culture and personal meaning. 1:25:59 – Jay Foard, entrepreneur, speaker, and author of Rustling of the Sycamore. Foard discusses declining literacy and educational outcomes among young Americans, examining whether growing apathy, changing educational practices, or broader cultural factors are contributing to students' struggles with…

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