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From Bicentennial Patriotism to Digital Dilemmas: What Unites and Divides Us Today

How does living without a clear external adversary impact social cohesion and patriotism?

Welcome back to another episode of Common Sense Ohio! It’s July 15, 2026, and Steve Palmer and Norm Murdock are diving into a whirlwind of topics shaping our world and community. This week, they kick things off with a reflection on the historical events of July 15th—ranging from the fall of Jerusalem in the First Crusade to the discovery of the Rosetta Stone—and draw modern parallels about unity, common enemies, and the changing nature of American society.

From there, Steve Palmer and Norm Murdock debate…

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