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Views on Patriotism

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Patriotism has become a hot-button issue in this year’s presidential election. A Pledge of Allegiance, a national anthem, a lapel pin — what does patriotism mean to you? During this Fourth of July week, we discuss different views of patriotism.

Guests:

Todd Gitlin, professor of journalism and sociology chair at the Columbia School of Journalism

Armando Rendon, writer and lawyer

Carl Treseder, Army veteran and father of Sgt. Will Treseder who is currently serving in Fallujah

Kathy Roth-Douquet, attorney, democratic strategist and author of "AWOL: The Unexcused Absence of America's Upper Class from Military Services -- and How It Hurts Our Country"

Walter E. Stadtler, president and CEO of the National Defense University Foundation

Eleonora Pasotti, assistant professor of politics at UC Santa Cruz

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