The real reason behind Trump's war on flag burning
August 27, 2025
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Episode 291 · August 27, 2025
The real reason behind Trump's war on flag burning
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<p>Click this link to learn more about PMI’s Q2 results https://www.pmi.com/progress</p><br /><p>Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/</p><br /><p>Emily looks into the controversy surrounding President Trump's new executive order on flag burning, clarifying the significant difference between the President's public call for a "year in prison" and the actual text of the order, which focuses on prioritizing prosecution for associated crimes. Emily explores how the move has reignited a classic First Amendment debate, contrasting the legal philosophy of figures like the late Justice Antonin Scalia with the administration's current position.</p><br /><p>Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/</p><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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